The Women's Army Corps (WACS)
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The Women's Army Corps (WACS)
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WWII WAC 2nd Lieutenant Appointment
An appointment certificate, that was typically used for men (see the words him included, with no she or her). This was used to appoint a promotion for a WAC to a 2nd Lieutenant. WAC was Margarett Elizabeth Zinn
America at War Envelopes, package of 10
This was a package of envelopes sold to support the many women's branches during WWII. Sadly, the WASPs were not included, as they were an auxiliary and not included officially as a part of the military branches.
December 1943 Motor Age Magazine With WAC Officer Cover
This is a magazine for motor shops, using a WAC officer on the cover. Sadly, there is no corresponding article to the cover.
WWII WAC Standing In Front Of Company A WAC Detachment Headquarters
Photograph of a woman standing in front of the headquarters of Company A WAC Detachment in Germany.
WWII Photo Of Three WACs
Three Women Sitting With Luggage in the European Theater of Operations. Photo from Bremerhaven, Germany.
WWII Photo of WACs
Photo from Bremerhaven, Germany. Photo includes T/4 Elitza Anoko, T/4 Mary Homza, T/5 Elvera S. Aissen, Pfc Martha M. Christy and Cpl Lou Harren.
WAC 73 Questions Booklet, WWII
This is a recruiting booklet from October of 1943, explaining the details of the Women's Army Corps. It was given to interested women, curious about joining.
WAC Mental Alertness Test Preview, WWII
There were 3 steps to joining the WAC, the Women's Army Corps. The first was a mental alertness test, than a physical, and lastly and interview. This was a booklet handed out to those enlisting to see what the test would entail. Published in…
WAC Enlistment Letter
A letter enlisting a woman into the Women's Army Corps in 1943, most likely from the Auxiliary switching into the regular army.
September 1943 WAC Recruitment List
The WACs starting enlisting after their switch from the WAAC in 1943. This is a 4 page list of recruited WACs. Paper was stapled, but removed to minimize damage to the artifact.