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Section of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps marching, led by their regimental band, 1917 (c)

Section of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) marching through a park, led by their corps band, 1917 (c)

Photograph, World War One (1914-1918), 1917 (c).

The WAAC was formed in 1917 to free up more men to serve on the front line. It was a voluntary corps of women who undertook auxiliary roles such as store work, administration and catering.

From album containing 55 photographs relating to the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, 1917-1919.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1995-01-23-39

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum, Out of Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Study collection

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1995-01-23-39