National Army Museum

photograph, photograph

Accession Number

NAM.1994-07-315-50

Description

Photograph, Mr Antony Head MP, Secretary of State for War, talks a Women's Royal Army Corps Band Sergeant during the 9th passing out parade at the WRAC School of Instruction, Hindhead, Surrey, 13 May 1953. One of 284 photographs of training in the Women’s Royal Army Corps, including those of officer cadets, training camps, physical training, trade training and exercises, 1951-1986 (c).

Units

Women’s Royal Army Corps, (1949 - 1992)

People

Antony Head, (1906 - 1983)

Inscriptions

British Official Photograph: Crown Copyright Reserved. Issued by the Central Office of Information, London. Taken for the War Office at the W.R.A.C. School of Instruction, Hindhead, Surrey, on 13th May, 1953 at the 9th Passing Out Parade of WRAC Officers. The Salute was taken by the Secretary of State for War the Right Honourable Mr. Anthony H. Head OBE.,MC.,MP. D.72217.(8). Mr. Antony Head talks to WRAC Band Sergeant.