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Demob Suits.


BillyH

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Post WW2 men leaving the armed forces were give a suit of civilian clothing. 

Grandma had uncle Ds, hanging in a wardrobe for years. Never fitted him from the day it was given, till the day he died. 

Now two of his sisters served, one WAC the other QARANC. 

The question is, did ladies get a 'demob suit'. Or possibly extra clothing coupons

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What did Land Girls at receive at the end of their service? 

Their last weeks’ pay
A letter from the Queen thanking them for their efforts
In some extreme circumstances, money from the Land Army Benevolent Fund
Greatcoats – only if they were dyed blue
Armbands
And in return for the rest of their uniform – 20 clothing coupons

https://www.womenslandarmy.co.uk/post-world-war-two/

 

Wrens being fitted with demob clothes at the end of World War Two 1945. 

Caption and photo from:-

https://shop.memorylane.co.uk/mirror/0200to0299-00206/wrens-fitted-demob-clothes-end-world-war-1945-21397816.htmlwrens-fitted-demob-clothes-end-world-war-1945-21397816.jpg.webp.46a58abb9a05e4d705a73080459b97c1.webp

Edited by MatchFuzee
Add information on the Women's Land Army.
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