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whole: the main image occupies the centre, held within a blue circular border, with another image positioned lower right.
The title is separate and positioned across the top, in white outlined black. The text is separate and positioned lower left, in white
outlined black, and in black. Further text is integrated and positioned lower left, in black. All set against a red
background.
image: a full-length depiction of a woman wearing the uniform of Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps, smiling and beckoning with her left
hand. A small camp with several women in training is positioned in the background.
text: QUEEN MARY'S ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS.
The GIRL behind the man behind the gun.
ENROL TO-DAY
FULL PARTICULARS AND FORMS OF APPLICATION FROM THE NEAREST EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE.
ASK AT POST OFFICE FOR ADDRESS.
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The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps was formed in January 1917 and recruited the first women into the British Army to
serve in a non-nursing capacity.
The WAAC provided catering, storekeeping, vehicle maintenance and clerical duties for the British Army, freeing more men to take up combat
roles. In 1918 Queen Mary became patron and the corps was renamed Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Over 57,000 women enrolled in the WAAC/QMAAC during the First World War and though not given full military status, often worked close to
the frontline. Three Military Medals were awarded to members for gallantry.
The QMAAC was eventually disbanded in September 1921.
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Original Image | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | Queen Mary UK Women's Army Auxiliary Corps British Home Front 1914-1918 women / womens work British Army 1914-1918 British Army Military Personnel Home Front Uniforms recruiting First World War WW1 British Home Front | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Unknown | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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