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Interview
2773, BLC/02
British Legion Collection

Speaker: Robert Hargrave, 1930 - 0, Interviewee, Male, retired
Speaker: Hyde C, Interviewer, Male

Summary of interview item: Talks about both grandfathers in army, father in RAF. Joined RAF in 1950, explains situation as was deferred due to work. Joined as AC1, left as Corporal in 1954, when rejoined construction industry. With airfield construction in RAF, explains juts like construction. Went to Egypt during Suez crisis, Birstall Legion, raising money, perception of Legion, organising events at De Monfort Hall, retirement.
Place of birth: Leicester
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Marital Status: , Children:
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Location: County: Leicestershire
Location: Town/Place: Leicester
Periods Covered: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s,1960s
Language: English

Recording Date: 28/1/2011
Playing time: 54mins 16secs
Access Restrictions: Item Copyright: EMOHA
Summary: Yes
Transcription: No
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