| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30223 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1920 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
British War Medal 1914-20 : Worker M A Bogle, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
Description
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
The career of Worker M A Bogle in unknown. The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps was formed in Great Britain in 1917 from the earlier Women's Legion, allowing women who were not qualified for the nursing services to play a service role in the war. Its members were primarily employed as clerks, telephonists, waitresses, cooks, and instructors, many of them seeing service in France. A statement released by Buckingham Palace later in 1917 read 'As a mark of Her Majesty's appreciation of the good services rendered by the WAAC both at home and abroad since its inauguration, and especially of the distinction which it earned in France during the recent fighting on the Western Front, Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to assume the position and title of Commandant-in-Chief of the Corps, which in future will bear the name of Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps.' The QMAAC performed with distinction until the end of the war, and was disbanded in 1921.