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Edith Shaw

Эдит Шоу

1925 – 2018

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Biography

Edith Shaw worked at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Nottingham filling shells and manufacturing munitions. At just 17 she began dangerous work handling explosives. She worked long shifts throughout the war and was proud of her contribution to the war effort, attending veterans' events until her 90s.

Biography (Russian)

Эдит Шоу работала на Королевском артиллерийском заводе в Ноттингеме, снаряжая снаряды и производя боеприпасы. В 17 лет она начала опасную работу с взрывчатыми веществами. Она работала долгие смены на протяжении всей войны и гордилась своим вкладом, посещая встречи ветеранов до 90 лет.

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★Defence Medal

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Royal Ordnance Factory, Nottingham

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Home Front

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