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Demobilisation - pivotal and slip men in Whitehall
Demobilised men at the Demobilisation Office in Whitehall waiting to get their papers. The group here are captioned as pivotal (the job creators) and slip men (those who had written assurance from employers of a position after the war) - the first of the post-war workforce to be demobilised from the army. Date: 1919
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Coming Demobbed Demobilisation Demobilised Employment Office Papers Slip Whitehall Workforce 1919 Pivotal
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of transition from military to civilian life for a group of demobilised soldiers in Whitehall, London, in 1919. The First World War had come to an end, and these men, identified as both 'pivotal' and 'slip men,' were among the first to leave the army and return home. The term 'pivotal' referred to those soldiers who had acquired skills during their military service that would be valuable in the civilian workforce, making them essential contributors to the post-war economic recovery. 'Slip men,' on the other hand, had secured employment offers from employers prior to their demobilisation, ensuring a smooth transition back into civilian life. The scene unfolds in the Demobilisation Office, where these soldiers eagerly await their papers, signaling the official end of their military service. The somber expressions on their faces convey a sense of relief tinged with apprehension, as they prepare to embark on a new chapter in their lives. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the profound impact of the war on individuals and society as a whole, and the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This image is an invaluable historical record of the demobilisation process and the beginning of the post-war workforce in Britain.
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