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West Indian detachment of the Auxiliary Territorial Service
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West Indian detachment of the Auxiliary Territorial Service
Group photograph of a West Indian detachment of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1943 (c).The Womens Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) was established in September 1938. As well as Britain, recruits were sought from the Dominions, India and the West Indies. Six hundred West Indian women volunteered of whom half stayed in the Caribbean while 200 served in the United States and 100 in Britain.One of 69 photographs relating to the West Indies Auxiliary Territorial Service, 1943-1947. Date: 1943
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1938 1943 Auxiliary Detachment Dominions Established Hundred Indies Recruits Sought Territorial
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This evocative group photograph captures the spirit of the West Indian detachment of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during World War II. Established in September 1938, the ATS was a women's auxiliary military organization in the British Army, with recruits sought not only from Britain but also from the Dominions, India, and the West Indies. In total, 600 West Indian women volunteered, with half remaining in the Caribbean, 200 serving in the United States, and 100 in Britain. The women in this photograph, taken in 1943, proudly display their ATS uniforms, each holding a rifle and exuding a sense of determination and courage. Their faces reveal a range of emotions, from serious concentration to playful smiles, reflecting the camaraderie and resilience that must have sustained them during their service. The ATS played an essential role in supporting the military effort during World War II, performing various tasks such as driving vehicles, operating communications equipment, and serving as clerks and cooks. The West Indian detachment's contribution was significant, and this photograph is a testament to their bravery and dedication. This image is one of 69 photographs in the collection related to the West Indies Auxiliary Territorial Service from 1943 to 1947. It offers a unique glimpse into the experiences of these women, whose stories deserve to be remembered and celebrated for their important role in the history of the West Indies and the broader global conflict.
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