Voluntary Aid Detachment (V.A.D.) working parties were formed by the local Red Cross in rural areas. They organised the supply of hospital clothing including socks, shirts, blankets and belts for soldiers. They also made essential hospital equipment such as bandages, splints, swabs and clothing.
Miss Lucy DarlingtonOf The Old Lane Farm, Ightfield, Whitchurch, SalopMember of Calverhall Girls’ Work Party. Duty – NeedleworkFrom 00/10/1914 to 00/02/1919
Miss Gertrude DarlingtonOf Church Farm, Ightfield, Whitchurch, SalopMember of Calverhall Girls’ Work Party. Duty – NeedleworkFrom 00/10/1914 to 00/02/1919
Miss Agnes DarlingtonOf Church Farm, Ightfield, Whitchurch, SalopMember of Calverhall Girls’ Work Party. Duty – NeedleworkFrom 00/10/1914 to 00/02/1918