Throughout the duration of the war the AAGB transported over 850,000 patients, they themselves however suffered three fatalities. Today we look into another one of those fatalities; Officer Ensign Marjory Stewart Butler, Headquaters staff AAGB. The night of the 10th and 11th of May 1941 was undoubtably the worst day of The Blitz, the GermansContinueContinue reading “Officer Ensign Marjory Stewart Butler”
Author Archives: James Sansom
More playing cards…
Last year we posted about some original branded playing cards that featured the AAGB logo with a red border. Well we recently got these ones as well. They seem to be another variant of the ones we already had but this time with a blue border not a red one.
London Gazette
There are a number of articles relating to the AAGB in the London Gazette. The first one is from the beginning of the end for the AAGB in November 1945.
Merry Christmas
I would like to take this opportunity to thank those that have been a support over the past year. The constant support of friends, family and the public has helped build up a fantastic project to remember those who served with the AAGB, those who donated to the AAGB and those who laid their livesContinueContinue reading “Merry Christmas”
A letter from Her Majesty The Queen
This morning, we received a letter from Buckingham Palace. A couple of weeks ago we wrote to The Queen, telling her about the AAGB and the work which we are now doing to preserve their memory. We included a copy of the book along with our best wishes to Her Majesty. This is the replyContinueContinue reading “A letter from Her Majesty The Queen”
AAGB cap badge
We were very lucky recently to be able to purchase an original AAGB cap badge at auction. This is a very are item and the price certainly reflected this however we now have an original to copy from. In the new year we will be experimenting with sand casting to make metal reproductions which willContinueContinue reading “AAGB cap badge”
Vera Palmer
I was very pleased to recently find a voice recording of a member of the AAGB. Vera served with the AAGB in London. Unfortunately, I think I am too late to meet with a member myself, and with the lack of interest from the Press with articles i’ve written I doubt i’ll ever get toContinueContinue reading “Vera Palmer”
The Book has arrived!
Our book is now launched and available on Amazon. Thank you to those who have already bought a copy, if you liked it, please head over and give us a positive review. You can also buy them directly from us just use the “Contact us” section. https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Ambulance-Great-Britain/dp/1527211606/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512411188&sr=8-1&keywords=the+american+ambulance+great+britain
A visit to Betty
Unfortunately, I never got to meet my great grandmother Betty who inspired this whole project. Despite never meeting her, I feel like i’ve developed quite a connection with her through researching all about her, her family and her time during The War. Before my book went on general sale, I thought I should take aContinueContinue reading “A visit to Betty”
Remembrance Day
This remembrance day we will pause to remember all who served in the AAGB, in particular the three members that were killed whilst serving. Officer Ensign, Marjorie Stewart Butler (Headquarters staff AAGB), killed in London on the 11th May 1941. Driver, H N Richardson Killed in London (1941). Driver, Dorothy Helen Daly, killed on theContinueContinue reading “Remembrance Day”
The American Ambulance Great Britain Project 