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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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

Harry Card

Harry was a look out on HMS Swift. From his vantage point he witnessed some of the most incredible scenes of WWII. From his vantage...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Diane Pratt

Diane Pratt worked in logistics for the WRAC and the Royal Transport Corps. Diane Pratt worked in logistics for the WRAC and the Royal Transport... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Gordon Hooton

Gordon ran away from home and the Navy and the opportunity to travel was a natural calling for him. Gordon’s career in the Royal Navy...
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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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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Eric Miles

As a member of the Royal Navy, Eric’s work in clearing key coastal areas of mines was extremely dangerous, and important. Eric describes his experiences...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Paul Dilks

Paul not only provided us with lots of detail, he also shared some excellent photographs. Please check them out in the gallery. Paul Dilks recounts...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

David Sayer

Destined for the sea, David Sayer showed great proficiency as a naval officer aboard HMS Plymouth during the Falklands War. David Sayer delivers an...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Ron Smith

Despite being quite poorly when we met for the interview, Ron provided a fascinating insight to his life at sea.
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Navy - Our Secret WW2 (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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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Ron Smith.

As a Royal Marine Commando Ron Smith was in Korea at the very start of the Korean conflict. Undertaking dangerous night raids on the Korean...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Dennis Bowen

Dennis Bowen provides a very detailed account of his Normandy Campaign in the East Yorkshire Regiment. A young soldier joins with idolised views on war...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Cyril Simms

Cyril Simms was a Royal Marine and during the Normandy Landings his LCG patrolled the Trout Line keeping an eye out for midget submarines. Cyril...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Reg Neile

Reg Neile gives an account of his time on HMS Gazelle as part of the Fortieth Minesweeping Flotilla… A former minesweeper in the Navy recalls...
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Pioneer corps ww2 veteran, Joe Hoaldey
Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Joe Hoadley

Joe gives an amazingly detailed account of his life in the services. Starting with stories about life in the Home Guard in Kent, trying to...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Ken Howes

Ken Howes was in the Royal Navy with 519 Flotilla LCAs. He found transporting the Americans to Omaha Beach a traumatic experience. Ken Howes’ account...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Len Mann

Len Mann served with D Company 12th Battalion Devonshire Regiment. Len Mann was a member of the 12th Battalion Devonshire Regiment, later going on to...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Mervyn Salter

Mervyn Salter gives a great account of his life at sea on HMS Saumerz. Operating in both the Arctic and the Pacific he witnesses more...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Ed Meddings

Ed Meddings saw action in WWII and then flew on the Berlin Airlift. A modest man he gives a detailed account of his experiences as...
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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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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Cyril Blackman

Royal Marine Commando who served in the 41 Commando raiding parties, and experienced life on the front line in Korea. Cyril Blackman joined the...
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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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