For her eyes only

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On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Allan Mallinson salutes five remarkable

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Country Life Magazine

07 May, 2025

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To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, John Eskdale and other survivors share their harrowing memories of war and stories of hope

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‘i treasure my medal, but not as much as our friendship’

Beryl Nevell thought her service during the Second World War had been a case of ‘doing her duty’. Then someone special stepped in and showed her what she was truly owed…

The TLS

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Runner's World UK

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Family Tree

In times of war tracing female ancestors in the forces & service

Women served in all three services from WWI onwards. They also served in support roles, such as the Women’s Land Army (in both wars), the Fire Services, Motor Drivers, Voluntary Aid Detachments and so