Oral history interview with Michael Lambell

Title Oral history interview with Michael Lambell, 2022

Interview date 11/06/2022

Interview location St John Ambulance National Headquarters, London

Interview length 00:55:56

Interview reference ARC2023/011/021

Interview summary

Michael (ML) describes his wanting to be ‘in uniform’ influencing his joining the Cadets and later adult life. ML talks about his Cadet uniform, its impracticalities and changes over time. He talks about attending duties, particularly at a first aid hut next to the beach. He reflects on being the County Cadet of the Year and receiving various awards. ML talks about his time as an adult member of St John, running a Cadet Unit, and undertaking a range of roles across the organisation. ML talks about a particular building fire which had trapped 35 people that he attended. ML discusses the awards and honours he received. ML talks about his familial connection through introducing his daughter to the St John Cadets.

Starting year: 1958

Starting Division/Unit: Torquay Cadet Division, Devon

Accompanying records: Accompanying Michael’s oral history interview are photocopied records, including certificates and photographs of Michael as a uniformed Cadet and adult member of St John Ambulance.

Last updated: SD 30/03/2023

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