What does pwc mean on the 1939 register?

[rosie99]

Does it just say PWC or is there a number after it 

[JenB]

It's in a different handwriting and different colour pen from what I remember.

If that's the case, and as suggested earlier, the entry was an addition made some time after the original register was drawn up.

[NoodlesRS]

In my ancestor's case the annotation in green ink is on the right hand page and can be made out as 'PWC - 77/28 38'     Reading other postings I would imagine it applies to Post War Credits and as he died in 1974, presumably paid to his estate?

[carol8353]

Does it just say PWC or is there a number after it 

There's a number after it. 3 digits a slash and then 4 written in a much lighter pen.

I have found that most things written on the right hand page refer to WW2.

[andrewalston]

I came across a reference to PWC meaning Post War Clothing - the "demob suit", but that would have been dealt with by the armed services.

The fact that I've just come across such an entry against a civil servant who was born in 1883 certainly strengthens the case for "Credit".

[ShaunJ]

In my ancestor's case the annotation in green ink is on the right hand page and can be made out as 'PWC - 77/28 38'     Reading other postings I would imagine it applies to Post War Credits and as he died in 1974, presumably paid to his estate?

It will certainly be a reference to a Post War Credit repayment claim. If he was aged 65 before 1972 it could have been claimed then, if not then it could be anytime from 1972.

[milford_lass]

PWC, Political Warfare Committee.

[gbuttery]

I have come to this page as I did a search for PWC on the 1939 register.
All the replies imply that it is to do with the (men's) war service. Is this definately the correct meaning?
I have come across it relating to a female relation. She was 88 yrs old on the register. The whole entry for her has been crossed out and PWC 339/16078 written on the right hand side. Her husband is with her on the register; he has nothing added to his entry.
I'm intrigued. Has anyone any more information?
Thanks

[Nifty1]

More lately, in the forces, I think PWR meant Preliminary Warning Role

Perhaps it means something similar.