Bata employees who were
called up for service in the Armed Forces during the Second World War were
guaranteed their jobs on their return after the War.
Memorial to the Bata Men
who died in the 2nd World War.
Whilst doing Service for their
Country all Bata employees were sent copies of the Bata
Record and food/cigarette parcels. Many of them kept in touch with
friends both in the Services and in the Factory by writing to the Bata
Record about their exploits. In order to keep the Factory running
many of the Wives took over their husband's jobs.
