Nellie Moore Rollins oral history transcription, 1998

Rollins, Nellie Moore, 1922-. Reminiscences of an enlisted WAVE during WWII; Includes youth and employment in Ver­ mont; Enlisted in WAVES in June 1943; Training and indoctrination at USNTS (WR), Hunter College; Daily activities and impressions; Assigned to Hospital Corps and advanced training at Chelsea Naval Hospital for one month; Ordered to Surgical Ward; Dispensary, Camp Endicott, Davisville, RI., 1943-1945; Duties and emergencies; Social life; White Glove Inspection; Appen­ dicitis and measles; Recreation on base; V:J Day Celebrations; Sub sighting; Mustered out in De­ cember 1945; Impact of WAVES service on her life; Enjoyed meeting other WAVES and being independent; Returned to Vermont; Marriage in 1947; Reunions of Davisville WAVES; Member of Ocean State and WAVES National.