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Memories of Service 2 - Doris Coppell

Memories of Service 2 - Doris Coppell
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Memories of Service 2 - Doris Coppell
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After her brother joined the army early in World War ll, Doris Coppell decided she’d also sign up when she could. And as she says, “the thought of all those lovely sailors was tempting, so I thought I’d opt for the navy.” And indeed she met her future husband while serving at the HMS Philomel training base in Devonport. Just six weeks later she married the British sailor in a borrowed wedding dress. A spritely 92 when interviewed, Coppell recalls the ups and downs of service life, and the cou...

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2016
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http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/memories-service-doris-coppell-2016
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