VAD cape, WW2

backman · November 22, 2013, 04:23:50 PM

This might help;http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/Who-we-are/Museum-and-archives/Resources-for-researchers/Volunteers-and-personnel-records

wilfb · November 22, 2013, 04:34:14 PM

Hi Alastair.

A potted history of a VAD nurse? Try this:-

http://www.schoolsofnursing.co.uk/Articles/MollieWatkin/MNTempnotice.htm

Apologies - the links need seeking and a little re-finding is needed. But it answers a couple of possible questions.

And I have met and talked with two relatives who knew Mollie throughout her life - I still have contact. Enjoy! I will polish the history as soon as I get a minute (or two!).

Will.

Sarah Rogers · November 22, 2013, 04:39:47 PM

They could apply, there are forms on line for army, Raf and navy personnel for after WW1, if you cannot find them , let me know and i will ahve a search... Sarah

alastaircox · November 24, 2013, 09:22:42 AM

Thanks for the offer, there won't be time (for me). Deadlines have been shifted up only leaving me with the EBay option to have the cape sold by Christmas.

I am somewhat gutted, I would love to own and preserve it for what it is but my pockets are nowhere near deep enough!

I just hope the buyer doesn't break it up but I appreciate that they can do as they choose.

alastaircox · December 02, 2013, 03:53:52 PM

Sold today for £1850. Never was this going to be in my budget, sadly.

Still a great result for the family.

backman · December 02, 2013, 04:19:50 PM

Congratulations,indeed a good result. If I should find this under my tree on Christmas day rest assured it will be well appreciated!

wilfb · December 02, 2013, 09:37:43 PM

Hi.

Very well done Alastair. Like Peter 'backman' I could sadly not have afforded the cape - well I could have, but then what would I eat?!!!

Will.

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