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When Marie Garcia joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service she had no idea she would end up working on D-Day.
Tom Boardman became a prisoner of war when British forces surrendered to Japan in Singapore in 1942.
In 1958 Peter Cherry was sent to fight in Cyprus after less than 3 months training. From trying to disperse riots to looking for terrorists, this is his story.
Bill Harrison flew Beaufighters during the Second World War. He talks about crash landing, taking fire, and the comrades he lost.
Winifred Blackwell shares her memories of being a Barrage Balloon Operator during the Second World War.
Denis Fawcett joined the Royal Marines in 1940 and served at D-Day. In June 2016 he was awarded the Lègion d’Honneur.
At 18, Kenneth Lown joined the Fleet Air Arm of The Royal Navy and trained as an Observer.
Read about the largest seaborne invasion in history. Here are 10 things you might not know about operation D-Day.
Seventy-five years since the Normandy beach landings, photographer Stuart Wood's photographs pay tribute to the veterans who were part of D-Day.
Photographer Stuart Wood talks about the inspiration behind his project to capture the memories and experiences of D-Day veterans.
In the Second World War Frank Preston was an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy and served alongside troops from over 12 countries on D-Day.
Jack Smith joined the Royal Marines in 1942 when he was only 17. Two years later he was one of thousands of Allied troops taking part in D-Day.
Aged 17 Dennis Alcock lied about his age to join the Royal Navy and fight in the Second World War.
Norman Penny served in the Royal Signals at D-Day, working on mobile landing strips for aircraft.
In the Second World War June Denby was employed as a driver. And a month after the D-Day landings, she found herself on the way to France.
Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher fell in love before the start of WW2; but when Gilbert joined the army their relationship survived through letters.
