Veronica Wolstencroft
General Information
First Name(s): Veronica
Unmarried Surname: Wolstencroft
Date of Birth: 24.1.1925
Place of Birth: Manchester
Date joined the WLA: Mid 1944
Date left the WLA: Late 1945
Previous occupation: Mill worker.
Reasons for joining: To do what she could for the war effort.
Family’s reaction to joining: They were happy that she joined to do what she could to help out during the war.
Reactions of local people: Made very welcome – appreciated.
Reasons for leaving: End of war.
Employment
Worked in Stockhill, Chilcompton and lived at 9 Council Houses, Stockhill, Chilcompton.
Type of work undertaken: General farm hand work.
Work liked most and least: Driving machinery.
Best and worst memories of time: Camaraderie with the other girls/women working with her.
Life after the war
What was their post-war occupation? Worked in cotton mill.
How did work in the WLA effect their life? Didn’t effect her life. Totally enjoyed it.
Any other comments: We know the time she spent with the WLA was a very enjoyable time of her life. The friends she made, and life that she lived at that time, stayed with her forever. She always talked fondly of her time there.
Contributor Information
Colette Hunter, daughter.
