Oral history interview with Ryan Russell

Title Oral history interview with Ryan Russell, 2022

Interview date 14/06/2022

Interview location Museum of the Order of St John, London

Interview length 01:00:31

Interview reference ARC2023/011/024

Interview summary

Ryan (RR) talks about his first Cadet Unit meeting and goes on to talk about the Cadet activities and working towards his Grand Prior’s Award. RR describes the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Unit, and the changes in how Cadet Unit meetings were held. RR talks about working through his leadership course and the different roles he held as a Cadet. RR describes attending special events and taking part in a District Cadet of the Year competition. RR talks about attending residential training courses. RR is very passionate about St John’s empowerment of young people. RR talks about the pride and sense of belonging he feels in wearing his uniform. He talks about his continuing work with St John as an adult member.

Starting year: 2018

Starting Division/Unit: Dunstable Cadet Division, Bedfordshire

Last updated: SD 30/03/2023

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