Women Who Served

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Memorial Name:
Women Who Served
Address:

The Terrace
Port Pirie West SA 5540
Australia

Memorial Type:
Plaque
Conflicts:
  • All
Dedication Date:
Memorial Designer:
Port Pirie RSL Sub Branch
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ACW1 Joan Mathew
Story

Aircraftwoman Joan Charlotte Mathew

Joan enlisted in the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) on the 29th December 1943 aged 18 years and 1 month.  She was the eldest daughter of William

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Large group of Land Army girls described as the 'Toora Vale Mob' by bus transport at Berri, South Australia.
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The Australian Women's Land Army

The Australian Women's Land Army (AWLA) was formed in 1942 in response to the acute shortage of rural workers.

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Three WAAAF trainee Flight Riggers gaining experience in the operation of aircraft hydraulic systems during their course at No. 1 Engineering School RAAF, Ascot Vale.
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Aircraftwoman Gloria Dawn Aitchison

Gloria Dawn Aitchison of 31 Fourth Street, Port Pirie, South Australia, was born on the 29th May 1926 to Rowland Carr Aitchison and Alice May (nee Tully).

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Recruitment Poster
Story

Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force

The Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) was formed in March 1941. It was instrumental in changing the role of Australian women in war.

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