Legasee’s Korea Project captures the experiences of British veterans who served in The Forgotten War, one of the first major conflicts of the Cold War. These interviews capture the experiences of those who served in Korea, from the harsh winter conditions to the brutal realities of battle.
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George Higgins


Michael Fryer
Michael specialised in bomb disposal whilst in the Royal Engineers.
It could have been...


Edward Redmond
Paddy Redmond gives a frank account of his time in Korea with the Middlesex Regiment....


Ron Yardley
Ron Yardley gives a faulously detailed account of his life onboard HMS Belfast while she...


Mike Mogridge
Mike Mogridge was an Infantryman with the with the Royal Fusiliers [London Regiment]. He provides...


Michael White
Michael served in Korea with the 42 Field Regiment. Royal Artillery.
He gives a good...


Keith Nutter
The extremely modest Keith Nutter served in the Royal Norfolk Regiment in Korea.
He was...


John Cumming
John Cumming served with the RAF in Korea. Initially he was involved in aircraft movement...


Leonard Nicholls
Leonard talks about his life in Korea. He served with the 14th Field Regiment Royal...


Michael Griffin
Michael Griffin served in Korea as a Lance Corporal with the Royal Norfolk Regiment. He...


Bob Brand
Bob Brand had a remarkable career in aviation. Starting out in the RAF he finds...


Korean Veterans’ school visit

About Korean War (1950–53)
Often called The Forgotten War, the Korean War (1950–1953) was a major Cold War conflict that saw British forces join a United Nations coalition to repel North Korean and Chinese advances in South Korea. British troops fought in some of the most intense battles of the war, including at Imjin River and the Hook. Despite its significance, the Korean War is often overshadowed in public memory.
Legasee’s Korea Project
To ensure that British veterans’ experiences are preserved, Legasee has undertaken two major projects to record their testimonies:
1. Korea – The Forgotten War (2016) – With funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Legasee recorded 50 interviews with veterans in the North West of England. These testimonies formed the foundation of this collection, as well as a schools programme, and a temporary exhibition at the Tameside Local Studies and Archive Centre.
2. British Veterans in the Korean War (2017) – In partnership with the Korean War Legacy Foundation, Legasee expanded the archive by filming additional interviews with British veterans. These testimonies became part of an international digital memorial alongside veterans from the US and South Korea, ensuring a truly global perspective on the conflict.