Skip to main content Skip to search results

Showing Records: 1 - 1 of 1

Arlene Chilson oral history transcription, 1995

 Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 196
Scope and Contents

Oral History interview with Gunner's Mate, Arlene Chilson, who was assigned to NAS Corps Christ, Beeville and Kingsville Texas during WWII. Chilson joined the WAVES in 1944 and was trained as gunnery instructor in Pensacola, FL. Her reminiscences of her WAVES service in this unique specialty will be invaluable for a history of the WAVES in WWII. Chilson (nee Linne) was stationed in Corpus Christi NAS, Beeville, TX and Kingsville, TX. She remained in service until 1949 when her husband was transferred to another base.

Dates: 1995

Filtered By

  • Names: United States. Naval Reserve. Women's Reserve X
  • Names: Chilson, Arlene Linne X