What does DWS stand for ?

[roller63]

I have recently purchased a re-printed manual entitled : DWS Notes on Ammunition Issue No 12 Grenades. It seems mainly about storage and packing etc, anyone know what DWS stands for. or I am being a bit thick ?:unsure:

 

[AndyD]

I'll have a guess.

Department of Works Stores?

 

[Bonnex]

Dws

I have recently purchased a re-printed manual entitled : DWS Notes on Ammunition Issue No 12 Grenades. It seems mainly about storage and packing etc, anyone know what DWS stands for. or I am being a bit thick ?:unsure:

Director[ate] of Warlike Stores

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[roller63]

Thanks N, just caught up with this myself.