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Civil Defence & ARP Warden Documents & Identity Cards


National Registration Identity Card NR107A ​(N.R.107A)

Like every other person in the UK during the second world war, Civil Defence personnel carried a National Registration Identity Card. The first identity cards issued were in 1939 and were a buff colour. The cards were issued to everyone on National Registration Day (29 September 1939), including children.

To prevent forgery of identity cards (they were used to get a ration card) a new blue/green card was introduced between May and July 1943 for those aged 16 and over. This included more details of the bearer. For most people their ID card was a four-page folded card which detailed the address of the recipient and did not have a photo. Civil Defence personnel were issued with an endorsed  ID card - a pale blue NR107A (N.R.107A) - that had extra space to detail their civil defence role and could include a photograph (rarely used though).

The buff card for children was maintained (a person would receive the blue/green card after their sixteenth birthday). The buff card with "Under Sixteen Years" was also introduced in 1943 but was for new-borns only.

WW2 Endorsed Identity Card for Civil Defence worker.
WW2 Endorsed Identity Card for Civil Defence worker.
Details of card bearer's Civil Defence role on WW2 Endorsed Identity Card.
Details of card bearer's Civil Defence role on WW2 Endorsed Identity Card.
Inside of Civil Defence worker's WW2 Endorsed Identity Card.
Inside of Civil Defence worker's WW2 Endorsed Identity Card.
Official stamps on a Civil Defence worker's WW2 Endorsed Identity Card.
Official stamps on a Civil Defence worker's WW2 Endorsed Identity Card.

ARP Warden Appointment / Warrant Cards

In addition to the identity card borough councils also issued civil defence prsonnel, especially air raid wardens, with appointment or warrant cards. Air raid wardens were allowed to inspect each household's air raid precautions measures and as such needed authority to enter private premised. The warrant card provided this.
City of Sheffield ARP Warden Warrant Card
City of Sheffield ARP Warden Warrant Card
County Borough of Huddersfield ARP Warden Warrant Card
County Borough of Huddersfield ARP Warden Warrant Card
County Borough of Newport ARP Warden Warrant Card
County Borough of Newport ARP Warden Warrant Card

ARP Warden's Report Form - A.R.P./M.1. 

Following every air raid incident an ARP Warden would complete the report form and send it to the local control centre.
ARP Warden's Report Air Raid Damage
ARP Warden's Report Air Raid Damage
ARP Warden's Report Form
ARP Warden's Report Form

Air Raid Wardens' Post Diary

All air raid wardens' posts kept a diary of the events in their area. Noted down would be the times of all the various sirens, the type of alert (from yellow to red) as awell as noting any bombs or incendaries that landed within their sector. Most posts were issued with a stationery office book like the one below.
S.O. (Stationery Office) Book 135 used at Air Raid Wardens' Posts in WW2
S.O. (Stationery Office) Book 135 used at Air Raid Wardens' Posts in WW2

ARP Warden Notice of Light Showing Card

During the blackout, wardens were to patrol the area around their post and ensure that no light was showing. The term "Put that light out!" has an almost comical ring to it now. If a warden could not get an answer to a light being shown they would put a notice through the door to the householder or building/factory/shop owner.
WW2 notice from an ARP warden.
WW2 notice from an ARP warden.

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  • Uniforms
    • Bluette Overalls
    • ARP Wrapover Overalls
    • Tunic, Slacks & Skirt
    • ARP Wardens' Coat
    • Battledress & Trousers
    • Greatcoats
    • Ambulance Uniforms
    • Nursing Uniforms
    • Women’s Voluntary Services Uniforms
    • Hats, Berets & Caps
    • Footwear & Gaiters
    • ARP & CD Buttons
  • Insignia
    • Rank Badges
    • Breast Badges
    • Beret / Cap Badges
    • Area Markings
    • Shoulder Titles / Flashes
    • War Service Chevrons
    • Armbands
    • ARP Instructors' Badges
    • Incident Officer
    • Bomb Reconnaissance
    • Wound Stripes
    • ARP Whistle & Lanyards
    • Lapel Badges
    • Medals & Ribbons
    • Civil Defence Reserve
    • Miscellaneous ARP
  • Equipment
    • Documentation
    • First Aid
    • Gas Air Raid Warning
    • Hand-Cranked Air Raid Sirens
    • Fire Tackling
    • Anti-Gas Equipment
    • Rescue Equipment
    • Goggles
    • Lamps & Torches
    • Respirators (Gas masks)
    • ARP Penknife
    • ARP Water Bottle
  • Helmets
    • Helmets of the Home Front
  • Fire Guard
    • Fire Guard History
  • Resources
    • Books
    • Re-enacting
    • Buyers' Guide
    • ARP Memo 17
    • Civil Defence ARP Pattern Numbers
    • Uniform Sizes
    • Original WW2 Photographs
    • Re-enacting Photos
    • Fake & Reproduction ARP Badges
    • Civil Defence Corps Insignia
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