Soldiers Service Memories

This section contains transcripts of interviews by Dr Tracy Craggs Phd, the Regimental Audio Archivist.

In 2004 the Lottery ‘Awards for All’ scheme and the Calderdale Funding Foundation kindly granted funds to enable Tracy to interview 70 veterans of the Regiment, Particularly those serving in the Korean War. Our thanks go to those charitable organisations.

Tracy travelled the length and breadth of the country, and beyond, for a good story. The more down to earth it was the better she liked it. Below is a selection of links to some of those Tracy interviewed. Audio Tracks, as short clips, can be found at various places throughout the website.

Click on the blue links to access the articles.

Pte Ron Boothroyd – World War 2, BEF, POW Escapee from German Prison Camp

Cpl Peter Walker – World War 2, BEF, POW in Italy Germany 1939-1945

Cpl Eric Mallinson – World War 2, North Africa, Italy, Palestine Egypt 1942-1945

Pte Clifford Garlick – World War 2, North Africa Italy 1942-1947

Sgt Tom Nowell MM – Korean War Sniper 1952- 1953

Cpl Bob Dawson – National Service Korean War 1952-1954