Oral history interview with Brian Porter

Title Oral history interview with Brian Porter, 2022

Interview date 14/06/2022

Interview location St John Ambulance National Headquarters, London

Interview length 00:46:38

Interview reference ARC2023/011/025

Interview summary

Brian (BP) talks about first noticing St John Ambulance at the funeral of Winston Churchill. BP talks about his early Cadet memories and the courses he undertook towards the Grand Prior’s Award. He describes his Cadet uniform and its impracticalities. He talks about putting first aid training into practice and undertaking duties. BP talks about the skills he learned and how they were useful when caring for his wife when she developed cancer. BP describes attending memorable events and celebrations. He talks about his connections with the international St John family and visits to connected organisations overseas. BP talks about his time as an adult member of St John Ambulance and his career in health and safety outside the organisation.

Starting year: 1967

Starting Division/Unit: C13 East Ham, London District

Accompanying records: Accompanying Brian’s oral history interview are photographs of Brian as a uniformed Cadet and adult member, and photocopied records, including, programmes for events, and newspaper cuttings.

Last updated: SD 30/03/2023

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