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A veteran interview with

John Juby

John Juby was born in Ipswich and left school at fourteen years of age to work in an apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker. After his draft notification, he trained with the Middlesex Regiment before being transferred into the Royal Norfolk Regiment. In Korea he was assigned to the Pioneers where one of his key tasks was water purification for the troops.

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About John Juby

John Juby completed an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker before he was called up as a National Serviceman at 20, serving as a corporal in the Royal Norfolk Regiment in Korea. After initial training, he was sent to Korea, celebrating his 21st birthday en route. His journey to Korea included a stop in Hong Kong, where he had a chance encounter with his uncle, a Royal Navy officer. In Korea, he was part of the pioneer platoon and looked after the Korean porters who introduced him to local food, often lacking in hygiene.

During his time in Korea, John Juby had various experiences that left a lasting impact. One of the most harrowing aspects of his service was dealing with the casualties, including his school friend, Roy MacDonald, who was killed by a mortar round. He also experienced the stress of friendly fire incidents and the harsh realities of war. Despite these hardships, he maintained a sense of duty and camaraderie with his fellow soldiers.

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Interviewed by:
Martin Bisiker
Reviewed by:
Andy Voase
Transcribed by:
Wendy Campion

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A veteran interview with

John Juby

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John Juby was born in Ipswich and left school at fourteen years of age to work in an apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker. After his draft notification, he trained with the Middlesex Regiment before being transferred into the Royal Norfolk Regiment. In Korea he was assigned to the Pioneers where one of his key tasks was water purification for the troops.

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MLA Style:
Juby, John. A Veteran Interview with John Juby. Interview by Martin Bisiker. Legasee, 26 Oct. 2017 https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/john-juby/. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
APA Style:
Juby, J. (2017, October 26). A Veteran Interview with John Juby [Interview by Martin Bisiker]. Legasee. Retrieved June 6, 2026, from https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/john-juby/
Chicago Style:
Juby, John. 2017. A Veteran Interview with John Juby. Interview by Martin Bisiker. Legasee, October 26. Accessed June 6, 2026. https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/john-juby/
Harvard Style:
Juby, J. (2017). A Veteran Interview with John Juby. [Interviewed by Martin Bisiker]. Legasee, 26 October. Available at https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/john-juby/ (Accessed: 6 June 2026)
Vancouver Style:
Juby, J. A Veteran Interview with John Juby [Internet]. Interview by M. Bisiker. Legasee; 2017 Oct 26 [cited 2026 Jun 6]. Available from: https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/john-juby/
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