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Who were the VAD volunteers?

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Volunteers during WW1

90,000 ordinary men and women volunteered with the Red Cross during WW1 in hospitals, driving ambulances, and more.

British Red Cross transport

Volunteers transported the wounded by road, train and sea in WW1.

Overview of the Joint War Committee

The Joint War Committee organised volunteers, technical and professional staff.

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