The collection of images range from the distribution of gas masks by the Red Cross to the US Rangers at Sunnylands Camp.
Images are not to be reproduced without the permission of Carrickfergus Museum.
9. WWII
Carrickfergus Women’s’ Voluntary Services 1939-1945. Women played a fundamental role in factories and on farms but also provided social welfare to families, service men and women, and helped to promote the war effort. The Women’s Voluntary Service was formed as the women’s side of the ARP (Air Raid Precautions) and assisted with the mass evacuation of school children. Photo: Carrickfergus Museum
10. WWII
VE Day parade, Carrick High Street. Photo: Carrickfergus Museum
11. WWII
Carrickfergus Civil Defence Volunteers, 1940s. The Civil Defence Service included the ARP Wardens Service as well as firemen (AFS) (later National Fire Service (NFS)), fire watchers (later the Fire Guard), rescue, first aid post and stretcher parties. Photo: Carrickfergus Museum
12. WWII
Carrickfergus Civil Defence: Heads of Services. Photo: Carrickfergus Museum