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- derbycsv
- People in story:听
- Bessie Glasby
- Location of story:听
- Shirland, Near Alfreton, Derbyshire
- Background to story:听
- Civilian Force
- Article ID:听
- A5546405
- Contributed on:听
- 06 September 2005
This story was submitted by Alison Tebbutt, Derby CSV Action Desk on behalf of Bessie Glasby. The author has given her permission and fully understands the site's terms and conditions.
My memories of 1943 were wartime memories. After gaining certificates in First Aid and Home Nursing, I was asked to help at the A.R.P. post, which was held in the Church Hall. The volunteer nurses were on duty several hours a week and were prepared to cope with any emergencies that may arise. We worked alongside the Home Guard. When the Home Guard staged their mock battles, usually at the Shirland Colliery on sunday, we were on duty in the ambulance room ready for any casualties to be brought in. This could be great fun, especially if you wanted to get even with anyone. Happily, the casualties were not real.
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