Arlene Chilson oral history transcription, 1995

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.