

Women at war
Many of the unsung heroes of the two world wars are the women who served and died for their countries. From medical staff to pilots, radio operators to secret agents, women fulfilled myriad roles in the two world wars. Tell us their stories. (image: RAF Air Historical C386)


Lieutenant Frances Eunice Polgreen, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, 8 General Hospital
By Susan Crosland
United Kingdom

Civilian Beatrice Milner (May 1st 1891 - May 8th 1941) - Nurse
By Anne-Marie Fawcett
United Kingdom

Private Elizabeth T Mackay, W/64368, Auxiliary Territorial Service
By Sally McGlone
United Kingdom

Lance Corporal Anna MacLeod, W/171933, Auxiliary Territorial Service
Second World War
Army
United Kingdom
Women at war
EYE CEMETERY (OR AIGNISH BURIAL GROUND), ISLE OF LEWIS
By Sally McGlone
United Kingdom

Section Leader Violet M. Hookham W/1895, Auxiliary Territorial Service
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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