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Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck Inspecting WaC (India)
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Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck Inspecting WaC (India)
Photograph: Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck Inspecting Members of the Womens Auxiliary Corps (India), 1947 (c).The Women?s Auxiliary Corps (India) was established in 1942 and performed similar duties to Britain?s Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). These included driving, clerical and cypher work and general services, such as ferrying supplies for the troops. By February 1944 there were 7993 women in the Corps. It was disbanded in 1947 when India gained its independence. Date: circa 1947
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1942 1947 Auxiliary Britains Claude Corps Duties Established Included Inspecting Marshal Members Performed Photograph Similar Territorial These Auchinleck
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of pride and determination in the eyes of the Women's Auxiliary Corps (WAC) members of India as they are inspected by the esteemed Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck in 1947. The WAC was established in India in 1942, mirroring the roles and responsibilities of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in Britain. With the outbreak of World War II, the need for support personnel grew, and these women answered the call, performing essential duties such as driving, clerical work, cypher work, and general services. By February 1944, the Corps had grown to 7993 members. As the war came to an end and India prepared for its independence, the WAC was disbanded. This photograph, taken circa 1947, serves as a poignant reminder of the vital contributions made by these women during a time of great upheaval and change. Their dedication and service were crucial to the war effort, and their legacy continues to inspire generations of women who have followed in their footsteps.
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