NDRFT Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi all I wonder if any one can help identify what uniform this lady may be wearing please? Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Chum Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi Nigel, That's the uniform of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps. The dresses, known as "WAAC sacks" were a khaki drill colour with collars and shoulder straps in different colours depending on the trade of the WAAC. Cheers, Taff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDRFT Posted 13 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi Nigel, That's the uniform of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps. The dresses, known as "WAAC sacks" were a khaki drill colour with collars and shoulder straps in different colours depending on the trade of the WAAC. Cheers, Taff Taff Thanks for that. Would 'they' have an MIC, service records etc do you know and if so would it be Kew or where else may I find any info on her service? Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Nigel Records on microfilm at the NA in WO 398. List of trades below: Superintending Forewoman Clerk Shorthand Typist General Clerk Typist Book Keeping Clerk Librarian Hostel Forewoman Forewoman cook Cook Forewoman waitress Forewoman laundress Laundress Pantry maid Housemaid By-product woman General domestic Motor Driver Forewoman unskilled Storehouse woman Messenger General unskilled labour Telegraphist Telephonist Gardener Groom Shoemaker Tailor Baker Forewoman technical Assistant forewoman technical Acetylene welder Electrician. TR TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDRFT Posted 13 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2009 TR Splendid job - thank you very much Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Nigel Sue Light has gave me a gentle prod and saved me from a red face. Only about 7,000 records of some 60,000 have survived and the surviving records are available on - line. No need to dash off to the NA now. TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDRFT Posted 13 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi Terry No worries, I have just been doing a search to no avail. Her last name was Stratford and I have come up with nothing. Enjoy the sun light - on the basis of my lack of results, square eyes etc - I'm off to a dark room to rock back and forwards till the next full moon. Cheers Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Strawbridge Posted 14 October , 2009 Share Posted 14 October , 2009 Hi Terry No worries, I have just been doing a search to no avail. Her last name was Stratford and I have come up with nothing. Enjoy the sun light - on the basis of my lack of results, square eyes etc - I'm off to a dark room to rock back and forwards till the next full moon. Cheers Nigel Nigel, 4878 Worker Linay G. Stratford. QMAAC has a Medal Information Card. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDRFT Posted 14 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 14 October , 2009 Jim Now then, how did you get that? I have found her now and the others from the info you gave Thanks very much Nigel P.S You dont have a brother geoff from Devon / Cornwall way in the Fire Service do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalredcross Posted 14 October , 2009 Share Posted 14 October , 2009 Taff - please --- Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. They were never a corps of the army. NGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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