Volunteers Collection (page 4)

GWRs Home Guard battalions on parade at Castle Bar Park in London, c. 1940
The Home Guard was originally known as the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV). The LDV was formed in May 1940, but in August 1940 the LDV changed its name to the Home Guard

Standing down parade of 13th Battalion Home Guard, Swindon Works, 1944
By the end of 1944 the threat of invasion from Germany became unlikely and it was decided that the Home Guard could be stood down

Presentation of the Wiltshire Home Guard in 1944
This photograph shows the presentation of an award to Home Guard member Mr C Wheeler in April 1944. He was a member of the 13th Battalion of the Wiltshire Home Guard which was formed in 1943 to

KATY PERRY FIGHT ON CONCERT
(L-R) Mandy Clayton and daughter Gemma Ditcham, shop owners Roshelle Harrison and Lance Harrison pose for a photograph in front of a Katy Perry Banner at Bright activities

First Alexandra Rose Day, 21 June 1912, (1933). Creator: Unknown
First Alexandra Rose Day, 21 June 1912, (1933). A group of five women selling rose badges to raise funds for charity, outside the now demolished Hotel Cecil in London

Lt Harries Jones, British Army Volunteers Camp at Harrogate

Harrogate - Volunteers Battalion Camp - Lieutenant Harries-Jones - Victorian period

British Army Volunteers Camp at Harrogate

Harrogate - Volunteers Battalion Camp - Victorian period

YMCA Volunteers Wanted poster during WW1

Volunteers Review, Queen Victoria Jubilee at Aldershot

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Review at Aldershot - Volunteers - Victorian period

Officers, City of London Imperial Volunteers - Boer War Military print, photo by Gregory and Co

WW2 - Home Guard Goings On
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's story book, Home Guard Goings On, written by Basil Boothroyd. The image portrays an older gentleman wielding a gun

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Willing Volunteers to fight for the cause - We are ready'. Date: 1965

RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots, WW2
RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots Date: circa 1941

Red Cross Nurses - Boer War
South Australian red cross nurses, who went to South Africa with the colonial contingent. They worked during the Boer war (Oct 1899 ?? May1902)

Queen Victoria meeting colonial volunteers
Queen Victoria (May 1819- January 1901) meeting 90 colonial volunteers, who have come from the second Boer war (11 Oct 1899 ?? 31 May 1902). They represent 45 different regiments

Aurania Ocean Liner
The Aurania ocean liner with the City of London Imperial Volunteers (C.I.V's) aboard, left Cape Town on October 7 where she had been used during the Boer war (11 Oct 1899 ?? 31 May 1902)

Return of City Imperial Volunteers
Returning of the City Imperial Volunteers (CIVs). They are seen fully equipped and lined up in front of the Guildhall, before going off to Pretoria, to fight in the Boer war

Volunteers: Mrs Pittman, ARP, and Miss Noel, lorry driver
Photographs of war time volunteers: We take our hat's off to: Mrs J B Pittman, in ARP woollens, on bicycle, and Miss Susan Noel, in uniform, walking. Captioned, ??Mrs. J. B

The Continuing Balkans Crisis, Bulgaria
Images of the Balkans Crisis from Rustchuk, Bulgaria. We see the Quay of the town (top), and the departure of Bulgarian volunteers lined up, ready to go to the Turkish Frontier (Bottom)

No. 4 Detachment, 3rd Middlesex Artillery Volunteers
The No. 4 Detachment of the Third Middlesex Artillery Volunteers, the winners of the Queen's prize at the recent artillery meeting at Shoeburyness, 1885

Volunteers at the Battle of Fox Hill
Volunteers undertake a military training exercise at Fox Hill, Aldershot, 1885. These manoeuvres regularly took place here on Easter Weekend until the end of the 19th Century. Date: 1885

Bomb damage at the Red Cross
Members of the Red Cross, amidst bomb damage to one of their depots Date: 1940

Auxiliary firewoman
Mrs Aird, on duty in the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) which was founded in 1938. Date: 1939

Shilling Theatre, Fulham, photographs of founders, volunteers and performers rehearsing. Captioned, Fighting the films: The Shilling Theatre at Fulham'

Testing Recruits for Boer War 1901
Potential recruits in front of a doctors for a medical to join the Yeomanry in the war in South Africa. Date: February 1901

13th Minnesota Volunteers 19th Century 1899 Aguinaldo
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Spanish Civil War. Tu, que estimes Catalunyatens
Spanish Civil War.Tu, que estimes Catalunyatens reservat un lloc als seus batallons de voluntaris del Bruc (You love Catalonia.So there is a place for you in Catalan volunteer's battalion of Bruc)

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Carlist requetes (volunteers) under the comandment of general Solchaga

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Volunteers of Antequera on horseback watching over the beaches (February 1937)

Spain. Civil War. Barcelona (April 27, 1938). Departure of the 6th expedition of CNT-FAI volunteers. SPAIN. Madrid. Fundacion de Estudios Libertarios Anselmo Lorenzo (FAL)

Spanish Civil War. International Brigades. Arrival to Barcelona of the American volunteers to fight with the international column. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Local Defence Volunteer Force 1940
Local defence volunteer force turns out to defend towns and villages if German attempt to parachute in Britain. Volunteers wearing two-piece khaki uniforms

Soldiers of the International Brigade; Spanish Civil War, 19
Photograph showing two soldiers of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion firing at Nationalist positions on the Morata Front, during the Spanish Civil War, 1937

Soldier of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion; Spanish Civil War
Soldier from the Philippine Islands serving in the Abraham Lincoln Battalion of the International Brigade, during the Spanish Civil War

Propagandist for the Republican Forces; Spanish Civil War, 1
Photograph showing a Cuban soldier of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion, International Brigade, using a megaphone to implore Nationalist troops to join the Republican cause, 1937

Hungarian Cavalry of the International Brigade; Spanish Civi
Photograph showing members of the Hungarian cavalry unit of the International Brigade, shown on their way to the Madrid front, during the Spanish Civil War, 1937

Emilio Kleber (1895-1938)
Photographic portrait of General Emilio Kleber, Commander of the 11 International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War, pictured near Madrid in 1937

Two Nationalist volunteers reloading their rifles as they fire at a Republican position near San Sebastian, northern Spain, during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War, 1936

A female Republican supporter giving a speech on top of a car, Madrid, 1936. It was reported that she was calling for more volunteers to join the Republican army. Date: 1936

Satirical cartoon, A Senatus Consultum. Napoleon is making his will and consulting the Devil about his fate. The Devil carries a flaming plaque: Death Bonaparte Death'

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Sketch in pen and ink by George Cruikshank depicting his brother Robert heading a boy regiment
878603 Sketch in pen and ink by George Cruikshank depicting his brother Robert heading a boy regiment, with himself in the front rank

Disarmament of the Voluntarios de la Libertad, Zaragoza, Spain, 1874 (chromolitho)
3620618 Disarmament of the Voluntarios de la Libertad, Zaragoza, Spain, 1874 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Attempted Assassination of President McKinley (b / w photo)
1629134 The Attempted Assassination of President McKinley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attempted Assassination of President McKinley)

Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho)
2783787 Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian heroism in Catalonia)

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"Volunteers: The Unsung Heroes Who Answered the Call" RNLI lookout: Brave volunteers standing tall, safeguarding lives at sea. Women WW1 Land Army: Fearless women breaking barriers, feeding a nation in times of war. AFS despatch rider and messenger, WW2: Courageous messengers on two wheels, delivering hope amidst chaos. World War I recruitment poster: Join the ranks of brave volunteers, defend your country with honor. First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY): Trailblazing female volunteers providing crucial aid on the frontlines. Katy Perry Concert Perth: Enthusiastic fans turned dedicated volunteers, spreading joy through service. Bristol Garnerins balloon and parachute: Adventurous souls soaring high to save lives from above. Old Bill and Co. , August 1940: Resilient civilians turned volunteer firefighters during the Blitz's darkest days. Westminster Cavalry: Noble horse-mounted volunteers protecting their city with unwavering loyalty. Ulsters Oath - The Bulldog will not submit to Home Rule: Volunteers united by an unbreakable spirit for their homeland's freedom. Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961 : Selfless individuals stepping forward to defend peace against aggression. These diverse examples highlight the remarkable dedication and selflessness displayed by countless individuals who have volunteered throughout history in various capacities – be it rescuing those lost at sea or serving on the frontlines during wars and conflicts worldwide.