From the Collection #46 - AWAS Story of Vera Ward
Part of the "From the Collection" series prepared and distributed to a subscribers' list during 2022 as a follow on to the "Virtual Visit" series initiated during the COVID lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 The collection focus of this item is the Australian Women's Army Service career of Vera Ward
In August 1942, the Australian War Cabinet approved the formation of the Australian Women’s Army Service. The intent was to allow women to serve in uniform in specified trades and skills to free men for fighting roles. By December 1942, a recruitment campaign had started and suitable
women were being interviewed and selected for service. Aged 18 years and 2 months, Vera Ward answered the call and was accepted. From 2 February 1943, she became: WF94134 Private Vera Ward.
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Typically only a small portion of a museum collection is exhibited at any one time. This is due not only to practical consideration of display space, but a range of professional considerations designed to protect and preserve the artefact. This series highlights objects and stories you may have overlooked in the galleries or collection items awaiting the opportunity to be viewed and share their story.
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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