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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

Budgie provided us with some lovely photos of her at work and play!
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Fred Perkins

The massive logistical operation of the war is sometimes forgotten. But Fred Perkins played a crucial role in helping keep the supplies rolling Fred recalls...
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Army

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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RAF - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Mark Harding

From working in Tesco’s, to joining up and then facing the ultimate challenge of becoming paralysed but still fighting on.

Mark Harding recounts his...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Eric Coombes

Eric Coombes was a private in the Royal Norfolk Regiment. Like most men serving in Korea he had a few lucky escapes and witnessed dreadful...
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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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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Mitchell

John Mitchell provides a detailed interview of his life in the Royal Signals. On D-Day he landed on Juno beach Corporal in the Royal Signals...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

George Higgins

George Higgins was a career soldier who served in Hong Kong, Korea and Cyprus. One of the first British troops to land in Korea [with...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Joe Pitcher

Joe Pitcher was a DEMS gunner on many Merchant ships. That he survived the war was more down to luck than judgement The many close...
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Navy

James Bisiker

Jimmy Bisiker was a Royal Marine with 40 Commando. He recalls extraordinarily tough training and the handover of Palestine to Israel in May 48. A...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Brian Hough

Brian Hough was a National Serviceman who fought in Korea with the Kings Regiment. He gives an outstanding account of his life in the line....
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Dick West

In this account you will meet Dick West, an Engine Room Artificer (ERA2) during World War Two, who served on HMS Sheffield a.k.a the "Shiny...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Peter Ford

Peter Ford served in Korea as a Driver in the Royal Army Service Corps. He has good memories of the armistice Olympics.. Serving in the...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Keith Nutter

The extremely modest Keith Nutter served in the Royal Norfolk Regiment in Korea. He was mentioned in dispatches. From Norfolk to the Samichon Valley: Keith...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Andy Tuft

Possibly the youngest British seaman to take part in the Falklands War
Andy Tuft was born into a military family but stumbled into the merchant...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Peter Steele

Peter shares his unique experiences of going from P&O bar manager to delivering troops to the Falklands with SS Canberra. Peter was 18 when...
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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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Navy

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)

Kenneth Hay

Captured by the Germans and forced to march for miles in terrible conditions, Kenneth Hay has still retained his sense of humour. While Kenneth certainly...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Jenkins

As a sergeant in the army, John Jenkins experienced some of the best and the worst of humanity while in Germany during the war. Pioneer...
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Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
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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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