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Veterans Voices UK

Veterans Voices UK is a podcast dedicated to preserving the personal stories of British military veterans from across the generations. Through candid and heartfelt conversations, we explore not only their experiences of war and conflict but also the incredible people behind those stories. From World War Two to modern-day military operations, our episodes bring to life the challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs veterans face during their service and beyond. Each episode dives deep into the unique

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00:54:28

RAF Fireman, Rescuer & Paramedic - The Life of Roger...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/12/09

In this episode, we hear the story of Roger Stevens, whose life began in Cornwall and was shaped by a family tradition of military service stretching back to the First World War. In the 1950s, he continued that legacy when he joined the Royal Air Force as a fireman during his National Service, serving in Northern Ireland before The Troubles and later in the Indian Ocean, England and Germany. While posted to RAF Gütersloh, Roger played a key role in saving

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00:07:50

Echoes of Bravery – From Battlefield to Book

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/10/25

In this episode, podcast host and author Matt Limb shares the story behind his book Valour – The Victoria Cross & The Lincolnshire Regiment. Written alongside the Veterans Voices UK podcast, the book brings together the stories of ten men from one regiment who earned the Victoria Cross. From an unexpected discovery that sparked the idea, to a chance meeting in an Italian war cemetery, a moment that proved both moving and memorable - Matt reflects

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00:07:50

Echoes of Bravery – From Battlefield to Book

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/10/25

In this episode, podcast host and author Matt Limb shares the story behind his book Valour – The Victoria Cross & The Lincolnshire Regiment. Written alongside the Veterans Voices UK podcast, the book brings together the stories of ten men from one regiment who earned the Victoria Cross. From an unexpected discovery that sparked the idea, to a chance meeting in an Italian war cemetery, a moment that proved both moving and memorable - Matt reflects

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01:00:00

From Malaya to Cycling Across Europe - The Story of...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/10/03

Peter Franklin has lived his entire life in County Durham, shaped by both the coalfield traditions of his family and a proud record of service. His father served with the Territorial Force before 1914 and went on to be wounded in the Great War, while his brother suffered a broken back as a miner underground. Against that backdrop, Peter began his own path, serving his national service with the Hussars during the Malayan Emergency, before continuing in

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01:00:00

From Malaya to Cycling Across Europe - The Story of...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/10/03

Peter Franklin has lived his entire life in County Durham, shaped by both the coalfield traditions of his family and a proud record of service. His father served with the Territorial Force before 1914 and went on to be wounded in the Great War, while his brother suffered a broken back as a miner underground. Against that backdrop, Peter began his own path, serving his national service with the Hussars during the Malayan Emergency, before continuing in

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00:57:05

Arthur Walker: 100 Years of Quiet Bravery - from Air...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/06/19

At 100 years old, Arthur Walker looks back on a century shaped by war, resilience and quiet service. In this moving episode of Veterans Voices UK, Arthur shares his remarkable journey, from witnessing the London Blitz and his childhood evacuation. To earning a place in the RAF and serving in the Caribbean with Coastal Command. His reflections reveal not only a life shaped by conflict, but one defined by determination, kindness and purpose. After the

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00:57:05

Arthur Walker: 100 Years of Quiet Bravery - from Air...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/06/19

At 100 years old, Arthur Walker looks back on a century shaped by war, resilience and quiet service. In this moving episode of Veterans Voices UK, Arthur shares his remarkable journey, from witnessing the London Blitz and his childhood evacuation. To earning a place in the RAF and serving in the Caribbean with Coastal Command. His reflections reveal not only a life shaped by conflict, but one defined by determination, kindness and purpose. After the

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00:19:26

A Day to Remember: VE Day Through the Eyes of Our...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/05/02

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we pause to honour the men and women whose courage and sacrifice brought about the end of the war in Europe. Through personal stories of remarkable veterans, we explore the significance of VE Day, the emotions surrounding the victory and the challenges that continued even after the celebrations finished. By sharing the accounts of those who lived through it, this episode brings the history of VE Day to life, reminding

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00:19:26

A Day to Remember: VE Day Through the Eyes of Our...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/05/02

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we pause to honour the men and women whose courage and sacrifice brought about the end of the war in Europe. Through personal stories of remarkable veterans, we explore the significance of VE Day, the emotions surrounding the victory and the challenges that continued even after the celebrations finished. By sharing the accounts of those who lived through it, this episode brings the history of VE Day to life, reminding

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01:15:57

Farm Life to Frontline, John Waller’s Journey from...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/03/21

In this episode, we sit down with John Waller, a 92-year-old veteran of the Korean War whose incredible journey began on a busy family farm in County Durham. Conscripted for National Service, John made the decision to enlist as a regular soldier, trading farm life for military service. John shares his memories of Berlin, where he played football in the Olympic Stadium, before being posted to Korea as a battalion signaller. He reflects on the challenges

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01:15:57

Farm Life to Frontline, John Waller’s Journey from...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/03/21

In this episode, we sit down with John Waller, a 92-year-old veteran of the Korean War whose incredible journey began on a busy family farm in County Durham. Conscripted for National Service, John made the decision to enlist as a regular soldier, trading farm life for military service. John shares his memories of Berlin, where he played football in the Olympic Stadium, before being posted to Korea as a battalion signaller. He reflects on the challenges of war, including

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01:39:58

Bravery, Injury and the Future - Ian Bailey, the...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/02/21

In this episode, we feature Ian Bailey MM, a Falklands War Veteran and former Parachute Regiment section commander. Growing up in North Wales, Ian followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, a fellow Military Medal recipient from World War One. At just 22 years old, Ian led his section in the Battle for Mount Longdon, one of the most intense and decisive engagements of the war. Shot in the thigh as he advanced on an enemy machine gun, Ian was left unable to move, before being

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01:39:58

Bravery, Injury and the Future - Ian Bailey, the...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/02/21

In this episode, we feature Ian Bailey MM, a Falklands War Veteran and former Parachute Regiment section commander. Growing up in North Wales, Ian followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, a fellow Military Medal recipient from World War One. At just 22 years old, Ian led his section in the Battle for Mount Longdon, one of the most intense and decisive engagements of the war. Shot in the thigh as he advanced on an enemy machine gun, Ian was left unable to move, before being

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00:41:12

From Cornwall to Conflict, Jazz and her Military...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/01/17

In this episode, we share the extraordinary story of Jazz, a military working dog handler from Cornwall whose lifelong love of working dogs inspired her to take on a unique and critical role in the army. Deployed to Afghanistan, Jazz and her canine partners operated on the front lines, searching vehicles detecting improvised explosive devices and safeguarding their unit in one of the most perilous environments imaginable. We trace Jazz’s journey from her home in Cornwall

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00:41:12

From Cornwall to Conflict, Jazz and her Military...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2025/01/17

In this episode, we share the extraordinary story of Jazz, a military working dog handler from Cornwall whose lifelong love of working dogs inspired her to take on a unique and critical role in the army. Deployed to Afghanistan, Jazz and her canine partners operated on the front lines, searching vehicles detecting improvised explosive devices and safeguarding their unit in one of the most perilous environments imaginable. We trace Jazz’s journey from her home in Cornwall

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00:12:50

Letters from No Man’s Land - The 1914 Christmas Truce...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2024/12/23

In this episode of Veterans Voices UK, we revisit one of the most extraordinary moments of the First World War, the Christmas Truce of 1914. When amid the bitter cold, the mud-filled trenches and the horrors of war, soldiers from opposing sides laid down their weapons to share an unexpected and fleeting moment of peace. This episode brings that remarkable story to life through the words of those who witnessed it. We’ll hear letters written by soldiers describing the carols

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00:12:50

Letters from No Man’s Land - The 1914 Christmas Truce...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2024/12/23

In this episode of Veterans Voices UK, we revisit one of the most extraordinary moments of the First World War, the Christmas Truce of 1914. When amid the bitter cold, the mud-filled trenches and the horrors of war, soldiers from opposing sides laid down their weapons to share an unexpected and fleeting moment of peace. This episode brings that remarkable story to life through the words of those who witnessed it. We’ll hear letters written by soldiers describing the carols

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01:09:56

Valentine Howard’s Journey, from the Somme’s Trenches...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2024/11/30

In this episode, I’m joined by Valentine Howard, a 94-year-old veteran whose life and experiences span almost a century. Valentine’s story reaches back to World War One, as he shares memories of his father and uncle who served at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Then growing up in County Durham in the 1930s, Valentine recounts his early life, school days and the path that led him to defer his National Service in the early 1950s. His journey takes us to Egypt, where Valentine

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01:09:56

Valentine Howard’s Journey, from the Somme’s Trenches...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2024/11/30

In this episode, I’m joined by Valentine Howard, a 94-year-old veteran whose life and experiences span almost a century. Valentine’s story reaches back to World War One, as he shares memories of his father and uncle who served at the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Then growing up in County Durham in the 1930s, Valentine recounts his early life, school days and the path that led him to defer his National Service in the early 1950s. His journey takes us to Egypt, where Valentine

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01:04:34

Beyond the Battlefield - Steve Bonde’s Story of...

Veterans Voices UK ·

2024/11/09

Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Steve Bonde, a Yorkshire lad whose path led from the northern hills to the corridors of the Foreign Office, only to be called back for National Service at the height of the 1960s Cold War. With a gift for languages and a drive to serve, Steve’s life took him from London’s vibrant streets to pivotal diplomatic posts behind the Iron Curtain and across continents — from the Middle East to the remote corners of Africa. Beginning

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