Gabrielle Pouliot oral history transcription, 1995

Pouliot, Gabrielle, 1913-2005. Reminiscences of a WAVE who served in "'°WII. Includes early years in Manitoba, Canada; Move to Central Falls, R.I., in 1923; Education and employment at Wardell Braiding Co. and JP Coates; Enlisted in the WAVES in 1944; Training and indoctrination, USNTS (WR), Bronx, N .Y.; Assignment at WAVES Receiving Station, Manhattan Towers, NYC; Master of Arms, Brooklyn Na­ val Hospital, Supervisor, Corps WAVES; Social life; V:J Day celebrations in NYC; Discharged in 1947;Joined Reserves Unit in Pawtucket, 1948; Active duty Arlington Fanns, 1951-1953; Retired from Reserves in 1973; Positive about naval career and opportunities it offered.