Martin B Posted December 9, 2013 Share #1 Posted December 9, 2013 Can anyone id what service group these women belong to? Any and all help appreciated and thank you in advance for your assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted December 9, 2013 Share #2 Posted December 9, 2013 The fact that all of the females are wearing white points towards them having something to do with either medical, dental or even food service. The type of smock they're wearing looks more like a nurses smock to me. Because of that, I'd put my money on the photo being taken outside at a base, evacuation or convalescent hospital somewhere in France or England. Keep in mind that the Doughboys pictured could have been sent to a British or French hospital instead of one operated by the A.E.F. Therefore the get up the women are wearing could be what passed for a nurses outfit in the French or British Armies. Interesting photo none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashlarue Posted December 9, 2013 Share #3 Posted December 9, 2013 My money's on French medical aids very much like red cross workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted December 10, 2013 Share #4 Posted December 10, 2013 After taking a closer look, I noticed the brassard worn by the woman sitting next to the Doughboy in the center. I'm not saying it is, but it kind of looks like the letter 'A' which was the symbol for the 1st Army. Could it be some kind of 1st Army Brassard??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 10, 2013 Share #5 Posted December 10, 2013 I think the girls are French. Their hats look French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluejacket Posted December 10, 2013 Share #6 Posted December 10, 2013 Did you notice the girl wearing the brassard has no left hand?? Bluejacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted December 10, 2013 Share #7 Posted December 10, 2013 Did you notice the girl wearing the brassard has no left hand?? Bluejacket I think her hand is in a pocket on the jacket. If you look close, it looks like there is a hump in the jacket as if a hand is in her pocket. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted December 10, 2013 Share #8 Posted December 10, 2013 Here is the hand: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted December 10, 2013 Share #9 Posted December 10, 2013 Here is the hand: RC, That is her right hand. He was talking about her left hand. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted December 10, 2013 Share #10 Posted December 10, 2013 Oops. I missed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 10, 2013 Share #11 Posted December 10, 2013 Thank God you found that right hand because I thought her right arm was missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted December 11, 2013 Share #12 Posted December 11, 2013 Note soldier left is wearing a greatcoat, it's very cold. Woman's left hand is probably in her sleeve, MAY not be missing. However, it sure looks like it is gone. I agree, the women are probably French or Belgian. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scmcgeorge Posted December 11, 2013 Share #13 Posted December 11, 2013 Hey gang- my two cents says Belgian - the tassle on the front of the caps is the give away! Steve McG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted December 11, 2013 Share #14 Posted December 11, 2013 Hey gang- my two cents says Belgian - the tassle on the front of the caps is the give away! Steve McG I don't see the tassle on the cap. I am not saying you are not correct. I am just curious what you are seeing that could be a tassle. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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