Red Cross Ambulances

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

..the photograph shows that these ambulances had "Polski Czerwony Krzy¿" and "Polish Red Cross" either side of the redc cross inthe white circle. I believe, but have not yet seen any photos, that the Czech Red Cross had similar vehicles. If I can scan it I shall post a photo from our local newspaper of an olive-drab 1941 Chevrolet panel van.

We know from registration records that large numbers of 1940-1941 Chevrolets were used as ambulances, and were used by all manner of organisations including St John's Ambulance, hospital authorities and hospitals. The National Archives reveals that so many vehicles were being donated from overseas as ambulances that the 'powers that be' suggested that the message be sent out that Britain had enough ambulances thank you...but we did not have enough trucks for military requirements! Then of course there were the YMCA. NAAFI, Church Army, Salvation Army, etc. vehicles some of which were donated from overseas.