Women at war

Many of the unsung heroes of the two world wars are the women who served and died for their countries. From medical staff to pilots, radio operators to secret agents, women fulfilled myriad roles in the two world wars. Tell us their stories. (image: RAF Air Historical C386)

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V.A.D. Lillian Liddell aka Phyllis Wears

First World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom Women at war CAIRO WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

By Jacky Cooper

United Kingdom

Voluntary Aid Detachment (V.A.D.) Lady Beatrice Hilda Levy / Lever

First World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom Women at war GOLDERS GREEN JEWISH CEMETERY

By Jacky Cooper

United Kingdom

Nurse (Voluntary Aid Detachment) Hermione Agneta Lediard

First World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom Women at war CROSTHWAITE (ST. KENTIGERN) CHURCHYARD

By Jacky Cooper

United Kingdom

Nurse Bertha Larner (Lardner), Voluntary Aid Detachment, Bristol Military Hospital

First World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom Women at war BIRMINGHAM (LODGE HILL) CEMETERY

By Jacky Cooper

United Kingdom

Nurse Mary Agnes Stourton Langdale, Voluntary Aid Detachment

First World War Miscellaneous United Kingdom Women at war TIDWORTH MILITARY CEMETERY

By Jacky Cooper

United Kingdom

Private Catherine Gibbons - Auxiliary Territorial Service - 34th Anti-Aircraft Brigade

Second World War Army United Kingdom Women at war ORMSKIRK (ST. ANNE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

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