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Phil Carradice presents the testimonies of the Welsh men affected by National Service.

Phil Carradice presents the testimonies of the Welsh men (and some partners) affected by National Service, between 1947 and 1963.

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Phil Carradice looks at the Welsh experience of National Service, between 1947 and 1963.

Cyprus, Hong Kong, Malaya, Sutton Coldfield ... National Service conscripts could be posted to almost anywhere in the world. Phil Carradice hears the stories of  Welsh recruits.

Cyprus, Hong Kong, Sutton Coldfield ... once they had completed their basic training, National Service conscripts from villages in Wales could be posted to almost anywhere in the world, and could end up in areas of dangerous conflict.  Or alternatively could end up in a humdrum office in the Midlands!  Phil Carradice talks to some former National Servicemen in Wales, looking back on their two years of service at home and abroad.

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