John Henry “Johnny” Smythe – RAF Navigator and Windrush Voice
Johnny Smythe was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 1915, when the country was still a British colony….
Service and Sacrifice
Ulric Cross – Pathfinder and Diplomat
Philip Louis Ulric Cross (1917–2013) lived one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century. From a…
Lilian Bader – RAF Pioneer and Educator
Lilian Mary Bader (1918–2015) was one of the first Black women to serve in Britain’s armed forces and…
Walter Tull – Footballer, Soldier, Trailblazer
Walter Daniel John Tull (28 April 1888 – 25 March 1918) is remembered as one of the most…
Sue Liburd MBE – Caribbean Roots, Military Routes
Born in 1962, Sue’s father hailed from Nevis and her mother from Jamaica, both part of the Windrush…
Sgt Sidney Cornell – Second World War Heroism
This year saw marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal moment in the Second World War, when…
Roma Taylor BEM – Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps
Ever since childhood, Roma has demonstrated that she has a big heart, and a determination to help others….
Cliff Walker BEM, MBE
Cliff Walker was born on Antigua in 1941. In 1954, Cliff’s mother moved to the UK for work….
The Westmaas Family
George Hamilton Westmaas and his wife Winifred raised eight boys in Georgetown, Guyana (then British Guiana). George’s grandson,…
The Inspiring Story of Walter Tull, British Football Pioneer and War Hero
Walter Tull’s story is one of remarkable courage, resilience, and groundbreaking achievements in the face of daunting societal…
Saluting Our Sisters: Commemorating the Outstanding Contributions of Black Women Veterans Louise and Valerie
The Royal British Legion (RBL) is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to supporting the needs of the Armed…
We Shall Tell Their Story
We Shall Tell Their Story CIC encourages the research the military history of Caribbean people who have served…
Karen Bonner
“I wanted to be a nurse as long as I could remember. I never considered another career and…
Sergeant Winston White (Retd), RAF 1970 – 2000
Winston G White came to the UK from the Caribbean in 1967 as a teenager. After school, he…
Tiarna-Ann Pearce, London Fire Brigade 2020 – Present
Tiarna-Ann is 25 years old and has been a firefighter for almost a year now. Currently stationed at…
Shaun Coltress, London Fire Brigade 2009 – Present
“I really enjoy working for London Fire Brigade and hope to be here for many more years to…
Karen Bell, Sub Officer, London Fire Brigade 2009 – present
Karen Bell joined the London Fire Brigade 12 years ago. Starting as a Control Officer receiving 999 calls,…
Chloe Reid, London Fire Brigade 2018 – Present
“I joined the Brigade because I wanted a role that gave me purpose and liked the idea of…
Colonel (Retd) Andy Allen MBE Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 1984 – 2015
Colonel (Retd) Andy Allen MBE Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 1984 – 2015 As an Army Cadet, Andy…
Albert Jarrett, RAF 1942 – 1946
In 1942, after three years of war, the situation looked bleak for the Allies. Britain reached out to…
