When the war ended, for many members of the American Ambulance their friendships didn't, a good example is that of Driver's Betty Bacon and Hilly Smith, they continued to be friends until the end of their lives, often enjoying reminiscing of their days in the American Ambulance. A few stories that stood out to MarkContinue reading "Friends for life"
Dorothy Helen Daly
During the course of the war, three members of the AAGB were killed, two were on service and one was off duty. On the night of the 4th of May 1942 Ms Dorothy Helen Daly, a Driver of the AAGB was off duty and visiting the residence of Lady Daly in Spicer Road, Exeter. JustContinue reading "Dorothy Helen Daly"
44 Lower Belgrave Street
For the majority of The War, the American Ambulance was headquartered at 9 Grosvenor Gardens courtesy of The Pyrene Company. At some point in 1945, likely when they came more closely under the control of The Ministry of Health they moved across the road to Lower Belgrave Street. Back then the building would have beenContinue reading "44 Lower Belgrave Street"
Sign
This handmade sign is engraved on the back indicating it was made by a mechanic at Reigate in 1941. It depicts Amb.100. Amb.100 held the registration of GGP 469 which would be consistent with it being a Dodge van conversion so it is possible that this sign was based on an original vehicle. Reigate wasContinue reading "Sign"
Drivers Chit
Driver Bacon's scrapbook reads "Sample of a chit made out on each journey" This "Drivers' Daily Log" shows that they worked a roughly 12 hour day, covering 250 miles. This document is something that would have been completed each day to keep a log of what each vehicle and staff were doing to support theContinue reading "Drivers Chit"
Leeds Station
Below is the Leeds station group photo that was taken at sand down in 1945 and we have included the names of as many as possible. A dash indicates an unknown name. Group photo contains: - - Shandy Johnson - Craig Ruth Robinson - Stanford Betty Bacon Peggy Humphries Pat Bishop Jene Frost Sirley BradfordContinue reading "Leeds Station"
Driver Bacon
It seems fitting that our first post should be about the lady that made this blog possible by keeping extensive photographic record of the American Ambulance Great Britain (AAGB). The late Betty Bacon (latterly Sansom and Hopwood) served as a driver with the AAGB in Leeds. She kept lots of information, from newspaper cuttings toContinue reading "Driver Bacon"
