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Eileen Griffith McNamara 1920-2010

Lace_Lynch — 2010-01-03 16:15:29Z

Eileen Marie McNamara died peacefully in her home in Maumee, Ohio with her family and friends by her bedside on Saturday morning, January 2nd, 2010.

Eileen was born on May 2nd, 1920, in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania to Firth and Helen Griffith.

She was the eldest of seven children. Eileen graduated from Mansfield St. Peter's in 1938.

She served her country during WWII as a sergeant in the Woman's Army Corp and had the opportunity to have tea with Eleanor Roosevelt at the White House.

Eileen married John "Jack" McNamara on August 30th, 1947, at St. Peter's Catholic Church. They raised their five daughters in Mansfield, Ohio. Eileen worked the night shift as a rate clerk with CCC Trucking Company for many years. She was a sweet, intelligent woman who will be remembered by her family for her strength.

Eileen is survived by her children, Linda and Robert Lyall, Colleen and Fred Shambre, Kathleen and Dennis Moorman, Marianne McNamara, Helen McNamara and Paul McClain; grandchildren, Michael and Pam Bechtel, Robbie Lyall and Elida Clow, Emily and Matthew Miller, Ryan Lyall and Neely Smith, Drew and Jennifer Moorman; great- grandchildren, Ally and Ashleigh Bechtel, Jack and Mary Rose Moorman, Madeline Miller, Arius Lohr and a great-grandson on the way; sisters, Carole and Ernie Zartman, Diane Sinerson. Eileen, the matriarch of a large family, is already missed by so many nieces, nephews, coworkers and friends who felt privileged to be a part of her life.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jack, and brothers and sisters, Richard Griffith, Jean Hammett, Kathryn Herr and Joseph Griffith.

The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for all of the loving care provided to Eileen.

Visitation will be on Tuesday January, 5th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Herlihy-Chambers Funeral Home, 173 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Ohio. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, 104 West First Street, Mansfield, Ohio.

Re: Helen L. Brown 1943 - 1944 (WAAC)

2martinis — 2009-09-19 01:57:58Z

Hello. I am one of two researchers assisting the WingsAcrossAmerica group trying to locate information on a few WASP pilots unaccounted for since 1944. Your grandmother, Helen Louise Hall Brown is one of them, if that is grandma's name. It may not be, since our missing WASP enlisted in 1944, and was in class 44-W-6. Any info appreciated. thank you. Anthony Martini

Margaret Ann Tkacik 1922-2009

Lace_Lynch — 2009-09-10 12:59:37Z

YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services will be Friday, Sept 11, 2009 for Margaret Ann Tkacik, 87, who passed away Monday evening, September 7, 2009 at Hospice House.

Margaret Ann was born in Youngstown, Mahoning county, Ohio on Jan. 27, 1922, a daughter of Michal and Franciska Lihan Svidran Tkacik, who had immigrated to the United States from Polomka nad Hronom, Slovakia.

Margaret was a member of first graduating class of 1939 at Woodrow Wilson High School.

During WWII, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corp and served first in the military police and then in the Provost Marshal’s Office. She trained at Fort Oglelthorpe in Georgia and served in Fort Lewis, Washington and at the Presidio in San Francisco.

She was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and a WAAC Ribbon. She was discharged honorably with the rank of Corporal in 1945.

After the war, Margaret attended Kent State University, the Ohio State University, the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque, George Washington University and Florida State University. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree in political science with certification in librarianship and adult education.

She accepted employment as a master librarian for the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C. and retired in 1967, after 20 years of service.

She was a member of the Women’s Army Corp Veteran’s Association, the George Washington University Alumni Association, the Florida State Alumni Association and the Ohio State University Alumni Association.

She is survived by her sisters, Veronica Vanish and Alma Neapolitan, both of Boardman, Ohio; her brother, Frank Tkacik of Youngstown; her nieces, Cheryl Neapolitan of California and Michele Joly of Poland, Ohio; her nephews, George Vanish and Robert A. (Karen) Neapolitan, both of Boardman; her great-niece, Jennifer Neapolitan of Boardman; and her great-nephews, Alec Neapolitan of Boardman and Joshua and Tommy Joly of Poland, Ohio.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Matthias Church.

Visitation will take place at the church from 9 to 9:30 a.m., prior to the Mass.

Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Boardman, Ohio.

MOX Betty Jean FUSNER 1918-2009

Lace_Lynch — 2009-08-31 13:14:02Z

Betty Jean Mox, age 90, of 1122 West Taylor St. Zanesville, Ohio, died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Willow Haven Nursing Home.

She was born September 14, 1918 in Zanesville. Muskingum county, Ohio; the daughter of the late George and Bertha Stemm Fusner.

Betty was an assembler at General Electric, retiring in 1981. She was a PFC in the army during WWII.
She was a former member of the Carwick Grange.

Surviving a son, Jerry Mox of Zanesville, Ohio; grandchildren, Wayne (Deanna) Mox, Kenneth (Jamie) Mox, both of Zanesville and Tanya Burnell of Columbus Ohio; great grandchildren, Steele, Paige, Kaiden, Raelin and Lijah; one sister, Ruth Ball of Zanesville; an ex daughter-in-law, Kathy (Toby) Watters of Frazeysburg, Ohio.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A. Mox (12/20/2002); by sisters, Carolyn Crozier and Dot Carter; by brothers, Bob,Warren, Russell and Bub Fusner.

Friends may call 6 to 8 Monday, August 31, 2009 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville Ohio.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at the funeral home with Minister Bill Meaige officiating.
Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery near Adamsville Ohio. V.F.W. George Selsam Post 1058 will hold military services at the gravesite.

To send a condolence to the family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com

Joyce Sanchez Field (Aircraftswoman 1st class)

steverog81 — 2009-08-28 11:23:20Z

Hi all,
I am part of a local history group that is researching our local cemetery, our only female armed forces casualty is aircraftswoman 1st class Joyce Sanchez Field, service number 2132671, who died 21/07/1943 and is buried in Gravesend cemetery, Kent. She was based at RAF Gravesend when she died but I do not know for how long. I have been unable to find very much about her other than what is on the CWGC site and a newspaper report about her death. Would anyone have any further information about her life? I have seen copies of her birth and death certificate, but would be really grateful if anyone could tell me her likely duties during her time with the WAAF.
Many thanks for any help you can offer,
James Stevens

Helen L. Brown 1943 - 1944 (WAAC)

kdg03 — 2009-07-22 11:36:53Z

Looking for any info on my grandmother. She joined the waac in Lubbock,TX in 1943 and discharged in 1944. I have more info if needed.

Mary UHRIN Schneider 1921-2008

Lace_Lynch — 2008-11-21 02:59:50Z

Mary M. (Uhrin) Schneider, 87

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – Loving mother, Mary M. (Uhrin) Schneider, 87, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, departed this life on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2008.

Mary was born June 20, 1921 in Campbell, Ohio and was preceded in death by her husband, Winston A. Schneider; parents, Stephan and Mary Uhrin of Campbell, Ohio; brothers, Steven, Joseph and John Uhrin; and sisters, Margaret O’Keefe and Joanne Rogers.

She is survived by sons, Edward and his wife Dixie Schneider of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; James and his wife Bonnie of Alamogordo, New Mexico; and Bryan Schneider of Las Cruces, New Mexico; grandchildren include, Christopher Schneider, Ryan Schneider, Seth Schneider, Serena Worthington, Charles Schneider, Tarl Schneider and Erik Kessinger; great-grandchildren, Jack Schneider, Katherine Schneider and Andrew Kessinger; sister, Agnes (Uhrin) Krut of Campbell also survives Mary, along with numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews from Ohio, Colorado, Texas, California and New Mexico.

Mary is a veteran of the U.S. Army W.A.C. and served in New York and Germany, during and after WWII.

Mary was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She will be missed by the many friends and loving relatives whose lives she touched during her 87 years.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., today, Nov. 20, 2008 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Alamogordo, New Mexico by Father Bruce Hausfel, O.F.M. celebrant.

Locally, the family entrusted The Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell.

Youngstown Vindicator
Nov 20, 2008

Ethel REDLIN Vinopal

Lace_Lynch — 2008-05-12 13:17:46Z

ETHEL HELEN VINOPAL (nee Redlin), age 88, of Solon, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Susanne Winters, Kenneth Edward Vinopal and Joanne (Robert) Antibus. Dear grandmother of Robin (Cleav) Peavy, Bobara Pastor, Wendy and Doug Antibus. Great-grand-mother of Ryan David, Kyle Edward, Caroline Redlin and Camden. Sister of Norma Redlin, Doris Tesar and the late William Redlin, Adeline Krakora and Alma Redlin.
Ethel served her country in the U.S. WAC during WWII.
She died Friday, May 9, 2008. Private family services to be held. Friends will be received at JOHNSON-ROMITO, 521 BROADWAY AVE., BEDFORD, Ohio, TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 FROM 6-8 P.M. Entombment at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Betty J. GASSAWAY Smith 1923-2008

Lace_Lynch — 2008-05-11 11:34:18Z

ZANESVILLE, OHIO - Betty Jane Gassaway Smith, 85, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the Hernando Pasco Hospice in Hudson, Florida.

She was born in Jan. 23, 1923,in Redding, to the late Layfette and Margaret Frances Meckley Gassaway. Betty lived at 1226 Ridge Avenue in Zanesville with her husband, Roy, for more than 40 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She cooked and was a waitress in the area for several years. She served her country during World War II as a member of WAC, stationed in Japan working as the chief clerk in the hospital.

She is survived by a son, Orley (Teresa Ann) Smith of New Bloomington; daughters, Teresa "Teri" (Jackson) Clements of Brookville, Fla., Annette "Sis" (Bernard) Morris of Newark, Ohio and Patricia "Patty" (Donald) Lacey of Columbus, Ohio sisters, Violet Smith, Dorothy Brandfast, Delores Webb and Ella Nora Caudill; and a brother, Franklin Gassaway; sister-in-law, Annette Faye Weiser; and brother-in-law, McKinley "Mac" (Delores) Smith; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orley "Roy" Lewis Smith; daughter, Cynthia Marie Smith; and a brother, Lafayette Gassaway Jr.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at The Snouffer Funeral Home, 1150 W. Military Road, Zanesville, Ohio.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, in the Snouffer Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Mark Noe officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio.

Ruth Nearhoof Rulli 1908-2008

Lace_Lynch — 2008-04-28 12:33:58Z

NILES, OHIO – Ruth E. Rulli, 100, formerly of Girard, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home.

Ruth was born Feb. 5, 1908 to the late Willard and Catherine Brown Nearhoof in Yeagerstown, Pa.

Ruth worked for the Army Airforce Intelligence in Boston during WWII and as an Army WAC.

She owned and operated The Children’s Shoppe in Girard from 1940 to 1962.

Ruth was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard, Past Commander of the American Legion Auxiliary in Warren, Girard Senior Citizens Past President, Past Trustee and Music Director for 15 years, and a former Trustee for the Girard Historical Society.

She is survived by her daughter, Ruth (Ben) Thomas of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Sherry Drummond of Girard, Ben (Kennetha) Thomas of Spring, Texas, Bob Thomas of Dove Canyon, Calif., and Shelly (John) Szilagyi of Victoria, Texas; great-grandchildren, Michael Drummond of Girard, Jennifer (Rob) Glenn of Houston, Amanda Thomas of Silsbee, Texas, Scott (Cindy) Milligan of Chicago, Keisha Johns of Spring, Autumn Thomas of Dove Canyon, John (Tabitha) Szilagyi of Victoria and Ben Szilagyi of Spring; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ruth Nearhoof of Liberty Twp.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Rulli, whom she married in 1924 and who died May 16, 1985; four sisters; and three brothers.

Private services were held on Saturday at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard.

The family would like to thank Niles Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home for their love and exceptional care they gave to Ruth.

Material contributions can be made to the Niles Shepherd of the Valley.

Interment will be at Girard City Cemetery.
Youngstown Vindicator

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Re: LUCILLE KISER (KIZER)

ladyraiderk — 2008-04-04 16:55:24Z

Cheryl,

I've looked through everything of my grandmother and have not found a Lucille of any surname. I'm sorry.

Kelly

Mona TANNER Williams 1924-2008

Lace_Lynch — 2008-03-26 23:18:04Z

Mona Williams, 83, of Newark, Ohio died March 25, 2008, at the Newark Healthcare Center.

She was born April 25, 1924, in Bridgeport, Ala., to the late Jim and Maxine Tanner.

Mrs. Williams was a veteran of World War II, having faithfully served her country in the United States Army Women's Army Corps (WAC).

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Richard) Melvin of Zanesville, Ohio and Karen Soisson of Lancaster, Ohio; two sons, Henry R. (LaDonna) Williams of Grove City, Ohio and Rick (Dot) Williams of Hebron, Ohio; two grandchildren, Wendy Williams of Grove City and Dawn Bennett of Bradenton, Fla.; three great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Williams, on Nov. 3, 2007; three sisters; and two brothers.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta Funeral & Cremation Service, 59 N. Fifth St.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2008, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Newark, Ohio.

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Re: LUCILLE KISER (KIZER)

ladyraiderk — 2008-03-14 01:08:50Z

Have you by chance tried VetFriends.com ? You might try posting a msg there. Good Luck, Again.

Re: LUCILLE KISER (KIZER)

czeffer — 2008-03-13 12:54:01Z

I have tried that but it is impossible since I don't have an exact DOB and don't know a married last name as I haven't found it under Kiser or Kizer.

Thanks

Re: LUCILLE KISER (KIZER)

ladyraiderk — 2008-03-13 02:35:08Z

My Grandmother was in the WAAC in WWII. Have you checked to see if she has had military burial? Also check any and all WAAC websites and the VFW. They might be able to help locate Lucille. I'll look through my grandmother's military records, she kept everything! Keep in touch.

Amelia CORNA Charnesky 1921-2008

Lace_Lynch — 2008-03-03 14:47:34Z

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Amelia Charnesky, 87, who passed away Saturday March, 1, 2008 from complications from C.O.P.D.

Amelia was born Feb. 4, 1921 in Wick Haven, Pa., the daughter of Dominick and Jessie Corna and came to this area as a child.

She was a graduate of Leetonia High School, class of 1939, and also attended Youngstown College. She served in the Women’s Army Corp and the Women’s Army during WWII, later becoming a nurse.

Her husband, Wesley, whom she married March 29, 1941, passed away Nov. 26, 1991.

She was an avid bowler belonging to several leagues. She also enjoyed roller skating and traveling.

She leaves two daughters and one son, Nancy Muennich of Brookfield, Eva Okusewsky of Canfield, Ohio and Wess Charnesky of Youngstown. She also leaves a sister, Penny Garrett of Leetonia, Ohio; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Youngstown Vindicator
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Dorothy PAINTER Swingle 1921-2008

Lace_Lynch — 2008-02-05 14:46:36Z

Dorothy Jean Swingle, 86, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, with family by her side.

She was born July 11, 1921, in Davenport, Iowa, a daughter of the late Luther and Grace Painter. She graduated from Zanesville High School and attended Bridgewater State Teachers College, Boston University of Music, Ohio University and Meredith Business College in Zanesville. During World War II, she served 19 months with the Women's Army Corps in the finance department. From 1967 to 1978, Jean was a secretary at Grover Cleveland Junior High School in Zanesville. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Stovertown, Ohio where she served as organist for many years and was actively involved in the Lutheran Church Women. She was also a member of the Philo/Duncan Falls Lioness, Farm Bureau and volunteered at Bethesda Hospital and Salvation Army.

She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Showers and Vince (Linda) Showers; daughters, Leslie (Gary) Williams and Susan Showers; stepsons, David (Sue) Swingle, Al (Nancy) Swingle, James (Gail) Swingle and John (Teri) Swingle; stepdaughters, Ruth (John) Fabian and Joanne (Paul) Miller; a brother, Howard Painter. Surviving also: 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennett Swingle, who passed away March 12, 1998; a daughter Elizabeth Grace; three sisters, Patty, Eleanor and Francis; and one brother, Ray.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 5, 2008 at Thompson-Farus Funeral Home in Duncan Falls, Ohio and one hour preceding the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stovertown. The Rev. Catrina Hawkins will officiate and burial will follow in Stovertown Lutheran Church Cemetery.

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Philomene Krzeminski Koltoniak - 1921-2007

Lace_Lynch — 2008-01-14 22:00:14Z

Philomene Koltoniak, 86 years, of Petersburg, Michigan, died Sunday, November 18, 2007, in the Franciscan Care Center, Sylvania, OH. The daughter of Joseph and Anna (Suwinski) Krzeminski she was born May 11, 1921, in Toledo, Ohio. Philomene served her country in WWII as a medic and truck driver in the U.S. Army and received the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, WAAC Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and Meritorious Unit Award. She married Felix J. Koltoniak May 29, 1948, in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Temperance. He preceded her in death May 6, 1988. She worked as a press operator at the former Sharon Manufacturing in Temperance for 24 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary 225, and a charter member of Women In Military Service of America. Philomene is survived by her loving children, Jerry (Peggy) Koltoniak; Cynthia (Terry) Dvorsky; grandchildren, Aaron (Tanya) Dvorsky, Dori Spano, Barrett Dvorsky, Dustin Koltoniak, Lorn Koltoniak; 2 great- grandchildren Madison and Jacob Spano; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by grandson Justin Koltoniak March 15, 1985 and 2 brothers. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 2 until 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, MI, where the wake service will be Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church where she will lie in state in the Narthex after 10 a.m. celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Brian Hurley, with interment following in the church cemetery. VFW Post #9656 and American Legion Post #191 will handle joint Military Honors at the Cemetery.

Published in the Toledo Blade on 11/20/2007

Obit. Edith Doctor Jobe - Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Recipient

Lace_Lynch — 2007-11-22 01:03:57Z

Aug 1, 1916 - Sept. 27, 2004

A funeral service for Edith D. Jobe, 88, of Granville, (Ohio) will be held at 10:30 a.m.Thursday at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Bob Beyer and Minister Carol Kirk officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Ohio, where the Licking County Veteran's Alliance will provide military honors.
Mrs. Jobe was born in Akron, N.Y., to the late Timothy and Irene (Carpenter) Doctor. She died on Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio.
Edith was raised on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation and also in Spencerport, N.Y.
She served her country faithfully by serving in the United States Army during World War II. She graduated from Joliet Junior College; was a devout member of the Licking County Veteran's Alliance; Women's Army Corp 3; Ohio Order of Eastern Star; American Legion Post 85; prior Girl Scout Leader; she was the first female Granville school bus driver; was the Grand Marshall of the 2004 Granville Fourth of July Parade; and was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame on Nov. 6, 2003 by Gov. Bob Taft; and was an avid traveler, extensively covering all 50 states and all provinces in Canada.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Paul Hudnall of Newark (Ohio) and niece T. Jane Doctor.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Jobe, whom she married on Feb 23, 1946, and who passed away Jan. 28, 2001; and one son David Jobe.

The Newark Advocate, Newark, Ohio

WAAC

SWRipley2 — 2007-07-26 09:25:23Z

Violet Doris Walter b.1922. Does anyone remember my Aunt? She served in the WAAC's. and was formerly in the Land Army

Mary Hewitt nee Nyhan & Ernest Hewitt late of Sandhurst Berkshire UK

susansmith520303 — 2007-06-12 10:54:20Z

seekig information about Mary Hewitt who was born in Emly tipperary, ireland and her first husband, Ernest. Mary was in the Flying Corps as was her husband. Seeking information about them re their lives in ireland and Sandhurst Berkshire up to Ernests death 1923 and Mary's death (then Mrs. Wareham) in 1968. Writing family history of Mary Nyhan and Ernest Hewitt and require as much help as possible please

Re: Penny?

KateWescott — 2007-04-19 19:46:07Z

What happened to the women in the Army Corps during WWII? I have learned nothing of them in school and I was wondering about the Women's Air Forces as well. Did they ever fight in Europe or the Pacific Fronts? I find it curious that they had the branches in the army and airforce, and yet were never given credit for what they had done. I have been researching for a project in High School (due next week to be exact) on the U.S Airforce in Europe during WWII and when looking through my uncle's and grandfather's old pictures, had found Penny. My uncle is long since dead, had been in the Army and so I could not ask him, however I have been able to get alot on the Men's Airforce out of my grandfather. The women, I know nothing about and so I have grow a curiosity and hope to learn more about how they had worked in their service, not just for the project.

Re: Penny?

ycaso77 — 2007-04-20 14:22:53Z

The women of the WAC's and WAAC's served everywhere men did except in front line combat. They accompanied the military untis to the Pacific and through France into Germany. There were also U.S. Navy WAVES, Coast Guard SPARS, the Army Nurse Corps, Navy and Army Air Force Flight Surgeons and Flight Nurses, Marine Corps Womens Reserve,Womens Air Service Pilots, and the traditional USO and Red Cross women. The total number of women who served in WW2 was in the hundreds of thousands. I don't think they ever received the full thanks they deserved for all they did. A favorite of mine were the Womens Air Service Pilots, the first female pilots in the US Military. After the war most of the female volunteers left the service leaving just the usual small number of women in traditional office and medical professions. Woemn would have to wait until 1976 to be allowed to attend the various U.S. Military Academy schools of the services. If you want to find out more heres a couple of good sites-

www.blitzkriegbaby.de - gives a lot of information on history,uniforms,training,ranks and photos for all the womens services in WW 2

wikipedia- type " women in world war II " into the search box and you'll have a large amount of material to study

Hope this helps with finding out more information, I started myself because my aunt was a Navy nurse in the Pacific in WW2 and my mother was in the Air Force with my father. Hearing thier stories as opposed to all the men in the family made me want to learn more about thier experiences. Good luck!

meghan

Re: Penny?

ycaso77 — 2007-04-19 03:22:39Z

Its a Womens Army Corp ( WAC ) for an enlisted women. It appears she has the ribbon to the WAC Service Medal on her blouse. There are some type of regimental insignia on her lower lapels (the shield shapes) which if there was a clear picture could help identify the unit she was attached to. If your gf was in the Army Air Corp he could have very easily met this person at Chanute Field while training. The picture itself seems to be from a photographer in Pennsylvania according to the address. I would check to see if he was at Chanute, then research the units at the field at this time to find a match for her collar insignia. Then you can narrow down the person. Hope this helps!

Meghan

Penny?

KateWescott — 2007-04-09 16:48:07Z

My grandfather said her uniform is most likely the Army. Her name is Penny and she is from Chanute(?), Ill. and the date is 1943 Christmas. I don't know anything farther than this. I want to know if anyone knows of her and if they could possibly tell me the connection between her and my great-uncle George Bloom of DuBois, PA. He was stationed in France and Germany and He was trained in Florida. I know he was wounded, but other than that I know nothing more and I know nothing of her significance as to why he kept her picture, because he never married.

Re: Lillian M. Morrison, PFC , WAAC, WW ll

DecMay — 2007-02-07 03:13:15Z

It is my typo, it should be "Nativity".
I don't know about the "Civil Occupations" but I am a Navy brat and the military uses numbers for job classificalions and it could be on the orginal record had such a "number" and Ancestry just listed the occupations that closley matched the number.
Use Google search for more on the WAAC/WAC information you want. This is a link I found to answer you questions about basic training:

http://www.nps.gov/archive/fowa/waac.htm

"When Congress authorized the WAAC,...An abandoned stable at Fort Des Moines, Iowa was the first women's training center. It opened on July 20, 1942 with 440 women in the six-week Officer Candidate School, and 125 enlisted women taking a four-week basic training course. Later, additional women's training facilities were established at Daytona Beach, Florida; Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; Fort Devens, Massachusetts; and Camp Ruston, Louisiana..."

The NARA website has information about using other sources to compile military service. Here is the link:
http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/fire-197...

Hope this helps

Re: Lillian M. Morrison, PFC , WAAC, WW ll

nookomis — 2007-02-07 01:05:37Z

I don't understand "Navitity" City and State. Is "Navitity" a typo for the word Nativity meaning the city where Lillian was born? I'm fairly new to the geneology terms and phrases. Lillian's birth cert. says she was born in Duluth,MN which is in St. Louis County. But, there is a suburb of Minneapolis called St. Louis Park. Do you know what tire rebuilders and/or diver's helper, Marine did? Why is this listed as civil occ? Is there a way to find out what unit she was with or where she did her basic training? Also, are there other web sites or vet sites to help recreate the burned out St. Louis, MO Oficial Militry Records?

Re: Lillian M. Morrison, PFC WW ll

DecMay — 2007-02-04 20:16:39Z

Ancestry.com now has WWII U.S.Army Enlistment Records 1938 to 1946:
Lillian M. Morrison
birth yr abt 1923
Navitity City and State: St Louis, MN
Enlisted in Minneapolis, MN
July 15, 1944 as a Private in Womens Army Corp
education: 2 yrs high school
civil occ: tire rebuilder or divers helper, Marine
Married

Re: Sgt. Ann Jill Tarkowski Women's Army Corps.

2006-04-12 22:23:33Z

You can go to the National Archives site @ www.archives.gov and search for her in the military records. You can get some basic info as to where she enlisted and her id number etc. Then you can request copies of her records (the info on how to do that is on the site too). Good luck with your search!

Aux. Eliz.Pressley A601136

genette75 — 2006-02-05 04:27:33Z

I have a letter written by the above to Marie Miller dated April 17, 1943. She was in Des Moines attending Administration school for six weeks. She makes a great statement in the letter "But for all of this running around, I'm not sorry I joined. It's all an experience of a life time."

Kenya 1956

2005-12-14 15:19:04Z

Does anyone remember Kathleen Taylor W/385824.

She was staioned in Kenya in 1956 in the payroll dept. She was a bit of a pin up (some pics where used on a recruitment poster) and she met her red cap hubbie in the Wheelem Inn.

If you have any info please email me as we are trying to do a "this is your life for her 70th birthday in 2006
Thank you

Sgt. Ann Jill Tarkowski Women's Army Corps.

2005-07-22 22:13:04Z

My great Aunt Ann Jill Tarkowski had a plaque among her final effects that has raised a number of questions. The plaque has the following information on it:
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Army Service Forces
Service of Merit
Manhattan District
Women's Army Corps
Sgt. Ann Jill Tarkowski

We knew she had left Wisconsin and been in the Military but no one knew when or where or what she did. We had no idea she was ever in New Mexico! I have looked up some general information about both Los Alamos, Women's Army Corp and Manhattan District but none of this information gives me specific info about her or her duites, when she was in and out. Can anyone give me more help?
Laurie

Lillian M. Morrison, PFC WW ll

nookomis — 2005-07-08 16:54:11Z

I am trying to find any information that I can about my mother's military service in the WAAC during WW ll. She served from July 15, 1944 until her honorabe discharge on October 19, 1945 as a Prvate First Class. Her records were destroyed by the fire at the National Personnel Records Center in MO. She lived in Duluth, MN at the time she entered military sevice. I think she served someplace in Florida and upon discharge retured to MN.

Re: Hobby Caps

2005-05-22 02:51:01Z

Bob
thank you for the information I will E-mail them, or call them for any help they might be able to give, and agian thank you agian sir.

Re: Hobby Caps

2005-05-21 15:27:21Z

Jennifer,
Fort Des Moines was a training center for the WAACs. They have a small museum there maybe they can help.
The Address is
Fort Des Moines Memorial Park & Education Center
P.O. Box 35395
Des Moines Iowa 50315
Phone #
1-888-828-Fort
(515)282-8060
E-mail contact smink@dwx
Bob

Re: Hobby Caps

2005-05-21 14:03:58Z

Bob
I have done that sir...thank you for the suggestion every place I have looked either dosent have them or they are like 100 dollors, but still thank you for you reply

Re: Hobby Caps

2005-05-21 12:40:00Z

Jennifer,
Go to google.com and type in WAAC Hobby Caps. You can find aplace that sells uniforms.
Bob

Hobby Caps

2005-04-16 01:02:50Z

Hello,
I am a former JROTC student from Lillington, NC and I am looking for a WWII WAAC Hobby cap and am hoping for some leads on where I can find one. We represent every war the United States has ever been in and our WWII section is our largest section yet we have very few WAAC items to represent with and we have no WWII WAAC head gear and E-Bay has nothing. I would be greatful for any leads that can be given..thank you.

Marion Dutton WACS 57 - 61

dpmill799 — 2005-04-04 21:19:00Z

Anyone remember my Mom? I'd love to hear from you!
Thanks - Dianne Miller

Mary Dedman Bowen

2005-03-09 19:44:41Z

I am searching for any information on Mary Dedman Bowen originally from Lexington, KY or Paris, KY who would haved served with the WAAC, 6th Company 4th Regiment, possibly out of Mississippi or Alabama. Have picture of Mrs. Bowen dated Feb. 10, 1943 at Daytona Beach with her unit. Mrs. Bowen passed away in 1992 and received military rites and her grave is marked with a Military Marker. Her daughter submitted her records at time of death and these have been lost. She is now trying to find out about her mothers' military service but the VA says there is no record. We would appreciate any help or information that anyone could supply.

Thank you,

Leila Atwood & Sharon Leach

1942- 1946

garnet1773 — 2005-01-16 02:28:00Z

Unsure of the actual start date...But my Grandmother did her basic at Ft. Dix, NJ and then was off to Ft. Bragg where she met my Grandfather.
Her name was Corinne (Corky) Davis. I am hoping that someone has pictures of my Grandmother from when she was in uniform. Our family has none. My Grandmother passed away 5 years ago. But I am still trying to memorialize her as she deserves to be. Her time in service was a point of pride for her and it started a tradition in her grand-daughters that several of us have served (the boys can't say the same!)
If anyone has any info I would REALLY appreciate it.
Thank You,
Jennifer

WAAC-EJS

2004-12-01 02:08:37Z

Hi everyone! I bought a WAAC ring off of ebay and I am trying to track who the ring belonged to. The initials inside the ring are E J S. IF any one has any information about a WAAC with those initials, I would be most greatefull!

Please send any information to Emmy900@aol.com

Thank you!

Do you remember My Mom( WAAC)

briwendy — 2004-11-15 09:17:31Z

Can anybody out there remember my mother in the womans
army 2nd world war Nellie Elizabeth Swift she lived in Blake Lane Sparkbrook B'Ham.
with her brother Harry, Sister Marge
Florence Beatrice (nee) Wingrove Mom & Dad Harry Lewis Swift. Any Info at all. Thanks Wendy

Alice Maud Hartley

mumofharry2003 — 2004-07-21 20:31:25Z

I'm afraid that the few details I have are sketchy at best!
She joined the Army around 1938, but I have no idea where Alice was based.
I am assuming that she left due to having her oldest son in 1944. We know he and his youngest brother were fathered by a man named William Saer, who was also in the Army, but I cannot find him anywhere!
There is also no record of a marriage between Alice and William. Or birth certs for their sons.

LUCILLE KISER (KIZER)

2004-04-04 04:41:26Z

I am told that Lucille KISER or KIZER served in the WAACs during World War II (born approx 1912 in Arkansas). She was the daughter of my 2G-Aunt, ANNA KISER (HUFFMAN). Her father JAMES KISER took the children (Alva, Susan, Amelia, James, and Lucille) to South Carolina after her mother died in 1912 - they were orginally from the area. Later they moved to North Carolina. He father remarried and had a child, Myrtle - whos mother died in childbirth. He remarried again to Myrtles aunt (his sister-in-law) and had 5 more children. Lucille did not have a good childhood and I'm told she ran away when she was about 15. I found her living in a boarding house in Gastonia in 1930, she was working in a local mill under Lucille A. Kiser.

Family from her fathers third marriage told me that the story is that Lucille joined the WAACs and that she even returned to her father or your brothers funeral (can't recall which - but in the 50's) wearing her uniform - she was a high ranking officer. she had a friend with her - but noone recalls her name. that was the last time anyone from that side of the family heard or saw from her.

It would be great to know what happened to Lucille. If you have any information please post it here or email me directly. Thank You - Cheryl