Episode 4 - Elaine Chambers

Passing Out the Podcast returns for LGBT+ History Month and in this episode James sits down with Elaine Chambers.  Elaine joined the Army in 1982 at the age of 21 as a Student Nurse. After qualifying as a staff nurse she became a junior sister in the rank of Lieutenant.  In 1987 rumours circulating about Elaine's sexuality resulted in a visit from the Military Police, she was questioned at length and diaries and letters were read which led to her associates, past and present being interrogated in the search for evidence against her. After being forced to resign from her post, Elaine met Robert Ely (Episode 1) and in 1991 co-founded 'Rank Outsiders', a campaign and support group for veterans who shared their experiences.