Hi Jude,
TFSS do WAC(I) (for evening portrayals) and SEAC ATS during the day, if you were interested?
I have recently acquired WAC(I) insignia so I am very very happy...just a little less rich! When I get them, I will scan and put them on here as I hadn't seen them until I saw the ones to purchase.
I have recently acquired the book about the WAS(B) and I thought that people may be interested in the kit list that is referred to in the book;
Quote:
Bag - with shoulder sling 1
Shoes, black - (no toe cap) 2 pairs
Boots, Gum 1
Caps, Forage 1
Uniform Dress (Khaki) 4
Slacks (Khaki Drill), no turn ups 3 pairs (minimum)
Bush Shirts (Khaki) Cellular 3
(b) Jersey, Cardigan 1
Socks, Ankle 4
Aprons, Khaki Drill 4
(a) Greatcoat 1
(b) Mackintosh 1
(b) Blackets Barrack 2
(b) Sheets 2 pairs
(b) Pillow cases 2
(b) Pillow 1
(b) Mosquito Net 1
(b) Valise with Straps 1
(b) towels 2
(b) Kit bag 1
Holdall (containing Knife, Fork and Spoon)
(b) Enamel Mug 1
(b) Enamel Plate 1
Torch 1
(b) Bottle, water 1
(b) Brace without buckle 1
(b) Carriers, water bottle 1
(b) haversack, O.S. 1
(b) Bucket, canvas 1
(b) Ground Sheet 1
(b) Bedstead, Camp, Portable and Bag 1
(b) Washing Stand, Collapsible with Canvas Basin, Bath and Bag 1
(b) Camp Chair 1
Camp Mirror 1
NOTES
(a) Greatcoats will be issued free to all personnel if serving in places where the climate in the opinion of the local Military Commander necessitates their use. They will be returned to Government on discharge.
(b) Free issue from Ordnance.
RANKS AND RATES OF PAY WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:-
Senior Commander, ranks as Major Rs 380/-pm
Junior Commander, ranks as Captain Rs 220/-pm
Subaltern, ranks as Lieutenant Rs 175/-pm
2nd Subaltern ranks as 2nd Lieutenant Rs 150/-pm
Sergeant Rs 120/-pm
Corporal, L/Corporal and Private Rs 100/-pm
Accommodation as available, rations and messing service will be provided free of charge.
Uniform and Clothing -
(a) Initial uniform allowance Officers Rs200; Auxiliaries Rs140
(b) Winter Clothing for offficers and auxiliaries when authorised Rs40
(c) Upkeep allowanace Annual allowance for replacement of uniform Rs80 pa; Cleaning and reapirs allowance for auxiliaries only Rs10 pm
(d) Free issue of certain items of clothing and equipment as laid down in the authorised scales.
Leave may be granted subject to the exigencies of the service, war leave may be granted up to a maximum of 28 days in any one year. Should the husband return to India from services overseas or from a theatre of operations in India further leave up to a maximum of 28 days may be granted.
'Chinthe Women' pg. 28
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