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Her medals were awarded for her service in WWII. The women's branch of the army was called the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). It was formed in 1938, just before the outbreak of war.
This list of military awards and decorations of World War II is an index to articles on notable military awards presented by the combatants during World War II.
Despite being largely unrecognised for their wartime efforts in the forces, the participation of women in World War II allowed for the founding of permanent women's forces. Britain instituted these permanent forces in 1949, and the Women's Voluntary Services are still a standing reserve force today.
23 Ιαν 2005 · Betty Boothroyd, the former Speaker of the House of Commons, has traced six of the small, surviving group of women who were decorated with the George Medal during the Second World War.
1 ημέρα πριν · Men who fought for their country and women who cared for them will be remembered thanks to remarkable historical finds set for auction. Among lots shining bright in Hansons Auctioneers’ November 13 Medals and Militaria Auction is a superb First World War double gallantry medal group. Featuring a Military Cross and bar, it was awarded to Major Arthur Samuel Warren, estimate £1,000-£1,200.
There were only short periods of time that the world was free of war. The total number of deaths caused by war during the 20th Century has been estimated at 187 million and is probably higher. Explore the timeline of 20th and 21st century wars using IWM's extensive online collection.
Military awards and decorations of World War II. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Military decorations of World War II. Campaign medals and other military awards and decorations issued exclusively for World War II.
