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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Edward Redmond

Paddy Redmond gives a frank account of his time in Korea with the Middlesex Regiment. As a former Commando, he was happy to be called...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Brian Daley

Brian Daley was called up in 1951. He went to the Far East but ended up as an MP patrolling the docks in Kure, Japan....
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith gives an emotional account of his military experiences during WWII starting with memories of the Blitz. An emotional accountant of D-Day and action...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Geoff Grimley

Geoff sailed from the new Territories to Korea on the 23rd of January onboard the USS Montrose. He goes onto provide some excellent detail about...
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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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Harry Verlander

Harry Verlander as a Wireless operator for Jedburgh team 'Harold'. After D-Day he parachuted into France as the radio operator of one of SOE teams......
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Michael White

Michael served in Korea with the 42 Field Regiment. Royal Artillery. He gives a good account of his time in service. Michael White shares his...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Vic Bignall

Vic Bignall joined the Royal Navy during World War II and found himself on LCT 2453 for the D-Day landings. LCT coxswain who landed 6th...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Alec Penstone

During his latter years, Alec Penstone  became well known for his outspoken views on the British Navy  [RIP 28 May 2026 Alec Penstone's journey from...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Alec ‘Ernest’ Kellaway

Alec Kellaway is the only veteran in our archive to have been involved the Spanish Civil war. What make that more remarkable is that he...
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Alan Davies

Alan's son was good enough to let me know about his father's passing.  "My father passed away in December and I’m very grateful for the...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Lewis Trinder

Joining the Navy on his 18th birthday, Lewis Trinder experienced so much of the war, from navigating the swells of the Atlantic to DDay Lewis...
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George Bell

In this film George gives an overview of his incredible career in the Navy and recalls his training on the HMS Ganges. George served on...
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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 - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Tony Martin

Whether is was protecting Britain's important targets from German bombers or creating crash strips for damaged planes, Tony's war was loud, dirty and physically demanding....
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Dick Arscott

Group Captain Dick Arscott gives a detailed and lucid account of his memoirs as a pilot with 48 squadron on the Berlin Airlift. Dick flew...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Dennis Whitehead

Dennis Whitehead served on the C-Class Destroyer, HMS Cassandra. It was an eventful experience. Dennis Whitehead’s service on HMS Cassandra included Gunnery Control training, surviving...
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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)

Dennis Dymond

Dennis Dymond demobbed from the armed forces in 1956 in the rank of Lieutenant. His last appointment was with 27 Infantry Brigade Dennis Dymond gives...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Chris Clarke

Chris provided some photos of the Europic. From country boy to Master of the MS Europic Ferry, Chris Clarke supported the naval task force during...
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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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