‘On War Work in Britain number 3: Indians in Civil Defence’ poster, 1942-1944, Catalogue Ref: INF 2/11 (3).
This poster is part of publicity material created for India and Burma during the war. It shows two women of Indian heritage from the Auxiliary Ambulance Station 50, Indian Section, which played a vital role in civil defence during the London Blitz.
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On War Work In Britain: No. 3
INDIANS IN CIVIL DEFENCE
Mr. Dorai Ross, one-time merchant and rubber-planter in the Straits Settlements, was in London when war broke out. Immediately he set about forming an Ambulance Service composed of Indians living in London. One hundred Indians of various religions and castes, and of different callings, including doctors and barristers, joined the unit. During the London Blitz, Auxiliary Ambulance Station 50, Indian Section, proved itself to be one of the most efficient units in Great Britain. Above are two Indian ladies of this unit, dressed for immediate action.