Tina McNeil oral history transcription, 1994

McNeil, Tina, 1923-. Reminiscences of Tina Toselli McNeil who served in the WAVES as a storekeeper in WWII, 1943-1946. Includes growing up years, in Providence, R.1.; Graduated from Classical High School, Providence, RI.;Worked in Shepards Department Store;Joined the WAVES in 1943; Ba­ sic training at USNTS, Hunter College, Bronx, N.Y.; Enjoyed Boot Camp; Storekeeper's School, Milledgeville, Ga.; Assigned to Armed Guard School, Gulfport, Miss. as Payroll Clerk; Sang with Navy Band there; Recreation and social life; Receiving station, Navy Base, New Orleans, La.; Naval Personnel Separation Center, Camp Wallace, Tex.; Discharge, 1946; Marriage, May 1946; Mem­ ber of Ocean State WAVES Singing group; Positive comments on WAVES Service.