Eileen O'Connor oral history transcription, 1993
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1993
Creator
- O'Connor, Eileen (Person)
- Naval War College (U.S.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- United States. Naval Reserve. Women's Reserve (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository