Welfare Vehicles

[Matthew P]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ight=salvation

Terry,

Robin Turpett was a Salvationist layperson who was attached to the Canadian forces on 12.7.42, went overseas (England) on 25.6.43 and returned 16.1.46. The following month he was discharged. I don't know exactly when he arrived in France. It would appear from the information I have that the Supervisors were shipboard for D-day and landed with the rear echelon/support troops a few days later. The first on the continent was actually attached to the RCAF and landed 9 June. The first movie was shown for the troops on 11 June!

The above information is from the book "Red Shield in Action: A record of Canadian Salvation Army War Services in the Second Great War." by Scott Young and published 1949.

Matt

[Matthew P]

Just returned from the Toronto area. While there I went to Scarborough where The Salvation Army Canada & Bermuda Territory archives are housed. I now have about 90 high resolution scans of mobile canteens and welfare vehicles of The Salvation Army Canadian War Services and British Red Shield Services during WW2. Many photos I've seen before and I now have high quality scans WITH CAPTIONS. Such as the interesting RHD Ford Panel with the bridge plate and black out lights? I now have where, when and who was driving! I also turned up a couple of photos of what I believe is a Bedford OXC in Salvation Army livery. If so that will make three photographs I've uncovered. Once I start processing the photographs I'll be posting on here and asking for help in positive ID.

Matt

[Lang]

This is a rare one.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Lang

This is a rare one.

It is indeed - ref. US Army Air Force CMP Fords in Tunisia:

"Box body-type truck, probably a Chevrolet, with words on it that read "U. S. Army Air Force Mobile Canteen Service, Post Exchange Service, Delta Service Command." A serviceman is standing near the passenger door. North Africa (probably). 1942-43"

[David Dunlop]

I think it’s a Ford, Hanno. The mirror arm shadow heads to a point between the driver’s door hinges rather than to the top hinge assembly.

David

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

I think it’s a Ford, Hanno. The mirror arm shadow heads to a point between the driver’s door hinges rather than to the top hinge assembly

Agree, that's a Ford spring bumper too.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

I think it’s a Ford, Hanno. The mirror arm shadow heads to a point between the driver’s door hinges rather than to the top hinge assembly.

Most certainly a Ford - I merely quoted the caption in the archive. See link here: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...611#post251611

H.

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Most certainly a Ford - I merely quoted the caption in the archive. See link here: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...611#post251611

I knew YOU would know Hanno lol.

[Lang]

Found another one. Army personnel but civilian Queensland number plate.

[Steve Guthrie]

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Welcome back, Steve!

Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

“Members of the BRITINDIV (BCOF) Japan, January 1946.

Gurkha soldiers line up for refreshments at a NAAFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes) van. They were members of the Allied occupation force (British Commonwealth Occupation Force) in Japan. Although the United States provided the vast majority of troops for the occupation, a British-Indian Division known as BRINDIV, which was composed of 5th British Infantry Brigade and 268th Indian Infantry Brigade, was an important part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.”

“Appear to be members of the regimental band. 268th's Infantry battalions during its time in BCOF were 5/1st Punjab Regiment, 2/5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), and 1 Maratha Light Infantry. So presumably these Gurkhas are from 2/5th Royal Gurkha Rifles.“

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Via: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7172213&type=3

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Another picture of a Women's Auxiliary Service (Burma) (WAS(B)) canteen truck:

A WAS(B) canteen at Nasik in Burma 1943

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Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%...Service_(Burma)

[Matthew P]

New photo to add to the thread. This time it's one in my own collection. I recently picked this one up off eBay.

Matt