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Navy - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Fanny Hugill

Fanny Hugill recounts a remarkable service as a Third Officer Wren. She worked closely with Admiral Ramsay on the planning for D-Day. From Dover Castle's...
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Emma Couper

Captain Emma Couper did two tours of Afghanistan including a deployment with 3 Para on the inaugural Helmand Tour in 2007. Emma Cooper: A Female...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

John Harrison

John Harrison was an ordinance officer on A Turret, HMS Belfast. He shares his incredible story of survival. A harrowing tale of survival retold by...
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Army - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Arthur Brown

Sergeant Arthur Brown originally joined the Royal Artillery in 1943. He soon found that it wasn't really exciting enough... Arthur Brown talks about his WWII...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Catherine Avent

Catherine had romantic ideas of life as a WREN and she delivers a thoroughly captivating account of her life during the war. From university undergraduate...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Rowena Patrick

Major Rowena Patrick played a key role in modernising physical and adventurous training for women in the army. Her career highlights include instructing at the...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Audrey Smith

Audrey was a Colonel in the WRAC and is now a Life Vice President of the association. At university, Audrey joined the Officer Training... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Philip Rentell

Philip offers a unique and detailed perspective on the Falklands War in his capacity as Liaison Officer onboard the Queen Elizabeth II. Philip’s career...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Malcolm Farrow

Malcom shares his vivid memories and experiences of his time with the Navy in the Falklands where he specialised in communications and electronic warfare....
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

David Baines

Brigadier David Baines MBE served as the final President of the Normandy Veterans Association. In WWII he was a gunner in the Royal Artillery. The...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Gladys Yates

We met Gladys when she visited the Luton primary school as part of the education we’re creating around the significance of the Second World War...
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Civilian - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Daphne Park

Daphne Park was a British Spy. She gives a great account of her life in the FANY where she was quickly promoted and helped to...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Peter Cullen

Peter Cullen was a Royal Artillery officer in the combined Operations Bombardment unit during the Normandy Landings. Peter Cullen was a Royal Artillery observation officer...
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John Bowler

John Bowler was a 19-year old officer when he joined the Korean war. He gives an in-depth account of front-line fighting on the "Hook" ridge,...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Godfrey Tetley

Godfrey Tetley, a career officer, recounts his experiences of the Korean War, the battle of Maryang-san hill and how stepping on a landmine changed the...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Tom Holland

From aspiring pilot to Flying Officer on Sunderland flying boats, Tom Holland shares fascinating insights into life as an RAF officer during the Berlin Airlift. ...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Walter Marshall

Walter Marshall was a submarine intelligence officer who, prior to D-Day, spent time on the Normandy beaches carrying out intelligence. Walter recalls his mission in...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Admiral William O’Brien

A remarkable interview, full of detail and opinion. One of the best Second World war Naval accounts we have in the archive. Career Naval Officer...
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Army - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Michael Foot

Michael Foot was an SAS intelligence officer serving in Britain & Northern France. He became the official writer of the Special Operations Executive. Michael Foot...
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RAF - Korean War (1950–53)

John Cumming

John Cumming provides an excellent account of his Korean service with the RAF. Initially he was involved in aircraft movement. He was a movement officer...
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Most Popular Talking Points

Recommended Veteran Interviews

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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