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Relocating? I had a member move to NY State. When I learned of her new address, I contacted a local unit there and asked the president of that unit to get in touch with her and invite her to a meeting. Now, they are the best of friends. More importantly, my former member has new friends and can stay in contact with her WAVE friends. If you move, please contact your local unit and get the name of a unit near where you will be relocating. It’s not only important to you, but it keeps you in the WAVES National family. Answering Requests for Information Nadine Willis, a British author, requested WWII members complete a
questionnaire and return to her for a book she is writing. Several of
you responded and Nadine has promised to send me a copy of her book,
once published. Lois Chalmers . . . . . . . . Miami Lakes, Florida |
Lois took up flying after the war and became a flying instructor.
Pat told two stories, one about her and her colleagues sending out lots of make up to a young girl based in the UK, and another story about her and another WAVE who accepted a dinner invitation aboard a ship without consulting their CO first. They both ended up in trouble! Alice told me a story about traveling to Boot Camp aboard a Pullman train. She and another WAVE decided to travel in the caboose at the rear, which was uncoupled before they actually arrived at the Boot Camp. She says they could have been AWOL before they even started! Elizabeth told a story about being caught cuddling her future husband by Shore Patrol with the lights off! Very amusing! (H-m-m-m-m! I would like to hear more about this one)! Pauline didn't have any stories to tell, but her husband has now put me in touch with his English cousin who is the Director of the WRA. Nadine is hoping that she may be able to put her in touch with some UK based lady veterans. Nadine said: "I do not have a publishing date at the moment, the book isn't finished yet. I still have some more research to do and many more photographs to take. I'm hoping it will be finished by next summer, and then I will be searching for a publisher. I have one possible at the moment. Once I have a publisher, I can then contact you with details on how to obtain copies and prices." One of the ladies in my unit is an associate member and was a WREN during WWII. She has also responded to the questionnaire and I hope her stories will also appear in the book. Once I have more information from Nadine, I will pass it on to you. And, please, keep those stories coming! |
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