Monday, January 16, 2012

Rest and Relaxation. Women at war

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A contingent of 15 nurses arrive in the southwest Pacific area, received their first batch of home mail at their station." 268th Station Hospital, Australia. Three of the nurses are Lts. Prudence L. Burns, Inez Holmes, and Birdie E. Brown. November 29, 1943. Sgt. Dick D. Williams.

The Bowling Alleys at Fort McClellan, Alabama, are well patronized by members of WAC Det #2 in their off-duty hours. M/Sgt Helen Starr is ready to send a ball on its way down the alley." January 27, 1944.


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1 comment:

Jillian said...

Re "M/Sgt Helen Starr is ready to send a ball on its way..." That young lady is a 1st Sgt (First Sgt) as denoted by the diamond in the center. A Master Sgt. would have the 3 chevrons and rockers but nothing in the center field.
Source, 7 years in the army.