It’s the day after VE Day and Shirley Hamilton, ATS Servicewoman reflects on what inspired her to leave Jamaica for Britain during the Second World War.
Find out about her life as part of an anti-aircraft crew and her hopes for the future now that the war is over.
Shirley Hamilton is a fictional character, inspired by the memoirs of real women who served in the ATS.
Discover how women’s contributions to the British Army have helped bring about change over the past 100 years. And see how Army recruiters have adapted their messaging accordingly.
