Simmone Dupis Potvin oral history transcription, 1998

Potvin, Simmone Dupis, 1922. Reminiscences of a WWII enlisted WAVE. Includes youth in Woonsocket, R.I.; Left high school to work in the mills; Influenced by brother-in-law to join the Navy; Patriotism a motive; Sworn in WAVES in 1944; Trained at USNTS (WR), Bronx, N.Y.; Qualified as a Yeoman; Sta­ tioned in Arlington, Va. at BuPers as a File Clerk; Lived in Quarters K; Socialized with other WAVES; Weekend leaves; Present at FDR's Funeral and ADM Nimitz's Homecoming; V:J Day Cel­ ebrations; Discharged in Feb 1946; WAVES service was a positive experience; Impact of WAVES service on personality and life; Maintained friendships from the WAVES; Marriage, 1947; Mem­ ber WAVES National and Ocean State WAVES.