Contributors
Veterans interviewed by Henry Palmer
Robert Temple
Robert was born in 1932 at a maternity Hospital in London. He would eventually be conscripted into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Serving in the Korean War from 1952 till after the armistice in 1954. Robert is responsible for most of the websites photography.
Jim Bridges
Jim was born in 1930 in the city of Stirling, Scotland. In 1950, Jim became a National Servicemen with the Black Watch. After volunteering for the Korean War in 1951 he was transferred in the King's Own Scottish Boarders. Jim was medically discharged after receiving a wound in 1952.
Tommy Clough
Born in Blackpool in 1931, Tommy would enlist on V.E. Day at age 14, joining the Royal Artillery Regiment. In 1950, Tommy became part of 170th Independent Mortar Battery Royal Artillery Regiment. He was captured by Chinese at the Battle of Imjin River, 22-25 April 1951. He was released in 1953.
Other Contributors
Veterans interviewed by
Jongwoo Han
Jangwoo Han is the President of Korean War Legacy Foundation and interviewed these seven veterans for the Korean War Digital Memorial:
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Alan Maggs, Durham Light Infantry Regt.
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Allan Mavin, Durham Light Infantry Regt.
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John Waller, Durham Light Infantry Regt.
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Albert Harrington, Black Watch Regt.
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Harry McNeilly, Royal Army Service Corps.
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Keith Gunn, Duke of Wellingtons Regt.
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Ronald Shaw, Duke of Wellingtons Regt.
To search for the original interviews please search the database by clicking the button below.​
Korean War Digital Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Digital Memorial (KWVDM) strives to remember the Korean War the most authentic way possible: by interviewing, archiving, and recording the first-hand experiences, original artifacts, and personal memories of Korean War Veterans.
The KWVDM is both a memorial and a limitless museum for Korean War Veterans to share their personal stories and experiences uncensored with the world.
For further information on the memorial please click on the button.
Alan Guy
Alan is the Korean Liaison Officer for all UK Veterans within the Britain as well as being Vice Chairman of Surrey West Branch of the Korean War Veterans Association. Born in Liverpool 1932, Alan himself served in the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant in the Royal Army Medical Corp.
Thanks to Alan I was able to get into contact with all the veterans who took part in this project.
To contact Alan please send me a message at the bottom of the Home page, the button below leads you back to the home page.
