00:00:04 After D-Day, Allen has a lucky escape when the HMS Gleaner develops engine trouble and goes back to port while the remaining ships come under friendly fire from the Royal Air Force, sinking three British ships and inflicting 168 fatalities

00:02:04 Allen is Demobbed in October 1945

00:03:06 Allen’s family of four brothers and eight sisters

00:04:54 Drinking in the Bomb and Bayonet Club in Ynyshir while on leave

00:06:02 Allen was married during his first leave from the navy on Boxing Day 1939, his wife being a swimming instructor in Porth and then working in Mendels factory, Porth, making body armour

00:07:31 Allen reflects on his life in the navy; novelty, camaraderie and long term friends

00:08:46 Even at the time of recording, Allen’s contribution in the protection of the convoys is still recognised and he receives a medal of appreciation from Russia

00:10:09 Outro