[11] St. Martin "The Red Cross"

The neutrality of the International Red Cross is invaluable in keeping families in touch and ensuring Islanders do not starve.

Although limited to 25 words and an infrequent service, Red Cross letters provide Islanders with a link with the outside world. The first issue of Red Cross parcels is made on 4 January 1945. The ration of one parcel per person is restricted to civilians only; German troops face the possibility of starvation. The distribution of parcels is carried out by representatives of the St.John's Ambulance. The Swedish ship SS Vega, chartered to the International Red Cross makes six voyages to the Island between December 1944 and June 1945. It is these Red Cross parcels that saves the Islanders from starvation. During the winter of 1944/45 the flagstones in the Royal Square are relaid. Mr Le Guyader, the stone mason, lays the flagstones to make a V for Victory sign. Following the Liberation, the letters E G A and 1945 are added to commemorate the arrival of the Red Cross Ship. The family receives ration of one parcel each.

Please click on the ear to hear a description of the panel above.

1. Trinity

2. Grouville

3. St.Helier

4. St.Peter

5. St.Saviour

6. St.Lawrence

7. St.Ouen

8. St.Brelade

9. St.Mary

10. St.John

11. St.Martin

12. St.Clement