I was consoled by the fact that many of my female friends were here in Canada with me. During the Great War, I remember some of my fellow friends leaving to work as secretaries, clerks, ambulance drivers and nurses. I was in awe to find out that this time women were allowed to serve in all the armed forces of Canada. There were posters encouraging women to join the armed forces. I have included some examples of those posters below.However, even so the majority of my friends did not sign up for military duty since they had to stay home to raise the children and look after the land. Thank goodness I have some friends to stay with me here in Canada. I plan on looking for some work soon to fill in the positions left by the men that left for war.
- Beverly Greg
- Beverly Greg
5 comments:
I understand how you must feel about your husband leaving. I am happily married and would be devastated and worried to be a part from him. It must have been very difficult. And I hope you find work very soon!
-Kathleen Oonah Walker
I'm sorry to hear that you and you husband had to separate. I would feel horrible not knowing where he is or how hes doing. Best of luck on finding work you desire!
- Betty Wilson
Many women had their husbands leave for war, you are not alone in this. I think it is great that you are looking for a job to help support the war effort. Hope you will find a job you enjoy!
- Laura Thomson
I understand how you felt while you're husband had left for war. There were many of women, including me, who were sad to see their loved ones go. On the bright side, isn't it a good opportunity to give women the chance to serve in all the armed forces of Canada!
- Elizabeth Walker
I too have a husband of my own and I'm terribly sorry to hear that you and you husband had to separate. I can't imagine what it would feel like not knowing where he is. No one can replace the ones you love.
- Bernadette Williams
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