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Miss Edith Care of Evesham. Once a waitress, but now working for the ATS
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Miss Edith Care of Evesham. Once a waitress, but now working for the ATS
Miss Edith Care of Evesham. Once a waitress, but now working for the ATS (The Auxiliary Territorial Service ) at the Western Command Ordinance Factory.
Picture taken 5th November 1942.
Location unknown - Mirrorpix will suggest Cheltenham, Gloucestshire
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
England
Media ID 21891098
© Mirrorpix
1942 Female Home Guard Lady Maintenance Spanner The Auxiliary Territorial Service War Effort
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Miss Edith Care of Evesham - From Waitress to War Heroine
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. In this photo print, we catch a glimpse of the remarkable journey undertaken by Miss Edith Care during the tumultuous years of World War II. Once a humble waitress, her life took an extraordinary turn as she joined the ranks of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), serving at the Western Command Ordinance Factory. Taken on November 5th, 1942, in an undisclosed location that Mirrorpix speculates could be Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, this image encapsulates the spirit and dedication displayed by women like Miss Care on the home front. As conflict engulfed nations and men marched off to fight on distant battlefields, these brave females stepped up to fill vital roles previously reserved for men. With a spanner firmly grasped in her hand and dressed in her ATS uniform with pride, Miss Edith Care embodies strength and resilience. Her presence at the factory signifies not only her commitment to supporting Britain's war effort but also highlights how women played an essential part in maintaining crucial machinery during wartime. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of those who selflessly contributed their skills and efforts behind-the-scenes throughout World War II. It immortalizes Miss Edith Care's transformation from waitress to war heroine—a testament to courage amidst adversity and an enduring symbol of female empowerment during one of history's darkest chapters.
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