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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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Sandy Acathan

Sandy Acathan was a Sergeant in the Royal Signals Regiment, WRAC. Sandy was a sergeant in the Royal Signals Regiment of the WRAC. After an... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Talking Point: The Royal Signals
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Army - Military Musicians

Gordon Turner

Gordon Turner provided some fascinating detail about Kneller Hall just post-war. A tricky one to follow because Gordon was recovering from a stroke so I've...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Les Simpson

In Korea, Lesley Simpson served as a Radio Mechanic with the Royal Signals. The fighting was tough enough without the effects of the weather. ...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Dorothy Apps

Dorothy Apps was a musician in the WRAC. Dorothy was a member of the WRAC band. In this interview Dorothy recalls her time as a... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Sue Westlake

Lt Col Sue Westlake spent much of her time in the WRAC as a Selection Officer. It was a long and distinguished career. Sue gives...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

Budgie provided us with some lovely photos of her at work and play! From county gymnast to an influential Physical Training Instructor who travelled the... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Ted Dixon

In the Royal Signals Ted Dixon had a busy time during the war. Here he tells us about the secrecy surrounding the cypher men he...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

John Booth

Signalling from behind the front line, John Booth contributed effectively as a Wireless Operator for the Royal Signals during the Korean War. John Booth...
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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 - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Daniel Lyons

Daniel Lyons served with the Royal Signals as a Wireless Operator and was attached to A Squadron 6th Airbourne Division during the Normandy Landings. A...
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Colin Parker

Colin used to love watching the trooping of the colour but coming from Hull had assumed a life on the docks was his lot. That...
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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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Lieann Andrew

Lieann Andrew served in the WRAC whilst she was pregnant. There is a mother's room named after her in Worthy Down. Lieann served in the...
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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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