O'Connor, Eileen, 1922-2001. Reminiscences of an enlisted WAVE who served in WWII. Focus is on early years in James­ town, R.I.; Graduated from Rogers High School, attended Newport Secretarial School; Joined WAVES inJuly 1943;Basic training at Hunter College, N.Y.; Advanced training at Yeoman School, Stillwater, Okla.; Daily routine; Classes; Regimental reviews; Recreation; Assigned to BuPers, Washington, Washington, D.C.;Barracks at Arlington Farms; Temporary assignment to Secretary of the Navy's office; Interview with Mildred McAfee, WAVES Director; Yeoman Detailer, Chap­ lains Division; Story of Chaplain O'Callaghan; Chief Yeoman, Chief of Navy Chaplains; Social life; Recreation; Promoted to Chief; Lifelong friendships; Positive experience and benefits of WAVES service; Discharge from WAVES; Postwar employment at NWC Logistics and Classified Library.