Alfred Charles Saword was a "protected position" hull officer. He joined the Home Guard as an ambulance staff officer. In his letter to his grandson, he speaks of his war experience. His older brother died of gas in the war.
Item list and details
1. Photos of gas rig and car with hoods and headlights
2. Letter to Alfred's grandson, 1983
3. Red stripes for four years' voluntary service in Civil Defence Corps as ambulance officer
4. Ear plugs from gas rigPerson the story/items relate to
Alfred Charles SawordPerson who shared the story/items
AnonRelationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
He was the contributor's husband's maternal grandfather.Type of submission
Shared at Fitzharrys School, Oxfordshire on 16 September 2023.Record ID
117898 | FIZ011
