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A civilian accompanying forward forces.

"Second World War

There were four primary National Voluntary Organizations active during the Second World War, following a Government announcement in Nov 1939:

Canadian Legion War Services

Knight's of Columbus Canadian Army Huts

Salvation Army Canadian War Services

Canadian Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Overseas

The objective of these organizations was to care for the physical welfare of the men (while the Canadian Chaplain's Service cared for the spiritual welfare).

Civilian representatives of the services were permitted to serve in the field with units of the Canadian military, and wore uniforms with appropriate insignia; they did not hold rank in the armed forces and were referred to as "Supervisors", though they enjoyed officers' priviliges and were paid by the Government the same salary as a captain in the Army."