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Ambition for Joining the Service
Mrs. Hubbard expresses her keen desire to join the forces and how her desire stemmed from fulfilling the ambition her father had for military service.
Visiting East Grinstead Hospital
Ms. Lavallee shares her personal story about her experience of visiting the burn victims of East Grinstead Hospital and finding the strength to socialize with them.
Blackouts and Bombing Raids
Ms. Lavallee tells us about experiencing the blackouts and bombing raids while living in London and a close call she encountered at her living quarters.
Her Opportunity to go Overseas
Ms. Lavallee shares her story about being asked by the adjutant during a church service about going overseas and how she promptly replied, ”Yes!”
Wearing the Canadian Badge with Pride
Ms. Lavallee speaks about the recognition received by a gentleman in England when wearing the maple leaf badge on her uniform
Keeping the Bonds of Friendship
Mrs. Cawston speaks about her bond of friendships made during wartime and how they remain today sharing similar experiences during the best and worst of times.
Pulling Files of Those Gone Missing
Mrs. Cawston describes her daily routine of pulling the files of the soldiers gone missing and the realization that they would never return home.
Reality of Life in England
Mrs. Cawston recalls her arrival in England with the sounds of sirens from the air raids and the sight of local people living underground to escape the devastation
Getting to go Overseas
Mrs. Cawston speaks about her eagerness to serve overseas and the process involved to get there.
Impact the Service had on Women
Mrs. Shoultz expresses her opinion on how military service gave woman an equal opportunity to succeed in life and achieve successful careers..
The Uniform
Mrs. Shoultz describes the style of uniform worn by the WD’s during her time in the service.
Manning Depot
Mrs. Shoultz explains her training and how she became a member of the Precision Drill Squadron, No. 1 Squadron, No. 1 Flight.