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The leaders of the Australian Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment, 28 September 1942, courtesy of Australian War Memorial.

Title
The leaders of the Australian Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment
Description

The leaders of the Australian Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) VF500148 Major A. R. Appleford (nee Ross-King) RRC MM; Assistant Controller Australian Army Medical Womens Service (AAMWS) and Captain D. Townsend; Lieutenant M. Williamson give "eyes right" as they pass the saluting base during the servicewomen's march through the city streets.

Date
28 September 1942
Control
136909
Source
Australian War Memorial

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