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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Douglas Turtle

Douglas Turtle, 91, gives a spirited yet modest overview of his impressive Royal Navy career. Douglas commanded eight landing craft at Omaha beach on D-Day....
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Civilian - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

David Craig

David's interview isn't the easiest to listen to but it's worth the effort. He provides some incredible detail of his life onboard Merchant Ship, the...
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Civilian - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Gill Lewis

Despite coming from a Naval background, Gill was wild about cars and as soon as she was able she passed her test and joined the...
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Civilian - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Elizabeth Ward

Elizabeth Ward talks about her journey to become a member of the FANY, including details of her previous career and her training in tele printing. ...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Garry Burns

Born multiracial to a place of austerity, Garry Burns transitioned seamlessly into the Royal Navy and later, the Merchant Navy. Garry Burns shares an...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Philip Roberts

This is from the Historical RFA website: From 21 May to 8 June 1982 during the Falklands War RFA Sir Galahad suffered attacks by enemy...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Lord Alan West

Alan William John West, Baron West of Spithead, GCB, DSC, PC (born 21 April 1948) is a retired admiral of the Royal Navy and formerly,...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Andrew Cassels

Captain A Cassels Andrew was appointed Chairman of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board in June 2018, following the retirement of the previous Chairman of eight...
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Army - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Leslie Fernandez

Leslie Fernandez was a fit man when he was young. He loved sports and was good at them. Exactly the sort of chap that would...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Steve ‘Soapy’ Watson

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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Stan White

Stan White served in the Fleet Air Arm. In this interview he talks predominantly about his time in Korea onboard the carrier HMS Unicorn. Naval...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

John Underwood

During the Korean War, John Underwood was captured and held POW by the Chinese in the notorious Battle for the Chosin Reservoir. John displays enormous...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Peter Lawrence

Peter Lawrence volunteered for the role of driver when he arrived in Korea, that was following a revealing stint as medical orderly. Peter shares his...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Keith Watson

National Serviceman who gives an insightful look at his 12 months on the frontline in Korea. Keith Watson was a carpentry apprentice before he...
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RAF - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Michel Bourbon-Parme 

Prince Michel de Bourbon-Parme grew up in France, the family fled to the United States. He joined Operation Jedburgh... Michel recalls his perilous experiences as...
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Ralph Tyrrell

Ralph Tyrrell gives an amazing account of life as a 20 year old bomb aimer. '..it was my job to go and lay on my...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Edward Rogers

A lucky WWII seaman details what it was like to be stranded at sea after being torpedoed - and still survive. Edward Rogers, known...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Bill Fox

Desperate for adventure, Bill Fox volunteered to go to Korea with the Gloucestershire Regiment. He experienced some of the worst fighting of the war. Bill...
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George Parsons

George missed the St Nazaire raid by the good fortune of being recently married. There's a nice picture of No2 Commando in his gallery. George...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Sturgis

John Sturgis was a Troop Commander in the Royal Marines, 41 Commando. In his interview he recalls training, D-Day and scrounging for food. John was...
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Most Popular Talking Points

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Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)

Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

Budgie provided us with some lovely photos of her at work and play!
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Women of the Army (1949-92)

In 2024, with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we proudly added 30 female voices to the Legasee Archive...
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