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Biography
Edith Rhodes joined the Women's Land Army in 1942 at the age of 18, leaving her factory job in Leeds to work on farms across Yorkshire. Land Girls replaced the male agricultural workers who had gone to fight, ensuring Britain could continue to feed itself during the war. Edith worked dawn to dusk through all seasons, ploughing, harvesting, and tending livestock. After the war, she returned to Leeds and worked in a hospital canteen. She finally received official recognition for her Land Army service in 2008.
Biography (Russian)
Эдит Роудс вступила в Женскую земельную армию в 1942 году в возрасте 18 лет, оставив фабричную работу в Лидсе для работы на фермах Йоркшира. «Земельные девушки» заменили мужчин-сельскохозяйственных работников, ушедших на фронт. Эдит работала от рассвета до заката во все времена года. После войны она вернулась в Лидс. Она наконец получила официальное признание за свою службу в 2008 году.
Awards & Decorations
- ★Women's Land Army Badge
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