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 toContinue 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 aContinue 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 theContinue reading "Remembrance Day"
Book Update
Last week we received six advanced copies of our book. After some final tweaking It went off to print on Thursday with an initial print quantity of 500. We are currently looking into a launch date for it.
Friends for life
When the war ended, for many members of the AAGB 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 AAGB. A few stories that stand out to Mark (Betty's grandson)Continue 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"
Book
On July the 1st I took a trip to London. I traveled to Grosvenor Square, outside the American Embassy where I met with Mr Raymond Colledge who is the current chairman of the American Society in London (the organisation which headed the AAGB). Ray had no previous knowledge of the AAGB and as such weContinue reading "Book"
Headquarters AAGB
Recently I took a trip to London regarding an AAGB related project (see pinned post). It seemed fitting that as I was in the area that I should visit the former headquarters of the AAGB, 44 Lower Belgrave Street, London, S.W.1. What a lovely looking building it is, a very grand building for a grandContinue reading "Headquarters AAGB"
Sign
Recently we got this lovely hand made sign. My thanks go to the kind seller who allowed us the chance to own it. It shows a dodge ambulance with the crossed flags on top. On the back is an engraving, dating it to 1941.
The American Ambulance Great Britain Project 