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Question about lady in uniform WW2
« on: Monday 23 November 20 15:56 GMT (UK) »
The attached photo shows a lady during WW2. Its all I have, sadly the original is not available so I can't post close ups of the badges.

I have searched on the web and come to some tentative conclusions, but have no real knowledge about uniforms so am hoping someone can confirm/deny the following:

1 I 'think' she was in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS)
2 There is one stripe on her sleeve, ? Lance Corporal?
3 I am wondering about the braid (on left as you look at the pic), is this just a part of the uniform or does it signify rank or a specific branch?

Thanks

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Re: Question about lady in uniform WW2
« Reply #1 on: Monday 23 November 20 16:36 GMT (UK) »
1 I 'think' she was in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) - yes

2 There is one stripe on her sleeve, ? Lance Corporal? - yes

3 I am wondering about the braid (on left as you look at the pic), is this just a part of the uniform or does it signify rank or a specific branch? - part of the uniform (lanyard)

plus Royal Artillery's Anti-Aircraft Command grenade above left breast pocket and cloth divisional insignia on tunic sleeve just below the shoulder


This site gives a good explanation:

http://www.wadhamsfamilyhistory.co.uk/FortiesATSuniform.htm


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Re: Question about lady in uniform WW2
« Reply #2 on: Monday 23 November 20 16:43 GMT (UK) »
Lance Corporal would be a Lance Bombardier in an Anti-Aircraft Battery.


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Re: Question about lady in uniform WW2
« Reply #3 on: Monday 23 November 20 16:51 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks for taking the time to help, Tony, its appreciated.

Good to know a little bit more about her and I'll pass the info along to others who have this lady in their tree.

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Re: Question about lady in uniform WW2
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Re: Question about lady in uniform WW2
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Re: Question about lady in uniform WW2
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 24 November 20 17:54 GMT (UK) »
I am Zoe Northeast, granddaughter of Maximilian Double.
 
It is with great difficulty I share with you that in the early hours of 07 August 2021, Maximilian passed away unexpectedly but peacefully.

With deep sadness,
Zoe



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Re: Question about lady in uniform WW2
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 24 November 20 18:04 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Max, I'll pass that along too :-)

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