G. Marie Edmonds Blasik oral history transcription, 1999

Blasik, G. Marie Edmonds, 1923-. Reminiscences of a WWII enlisted WAVE. Youth in Kenyon, RI., on a farm; After High School graduation she worked in the Kenyon textile mills for two years;Joined the WAVES in 1944 forpa­ triotic reasons; Trained at USNTS (WR), Hunter College, N.Y.; White Glove inspections; Classes; Marching; Assigned to NAS Kingsville, Tex., where painted insignia on aircraft; Worked in the tower counting aircraft; Resentment of WAVES by sailors who were sent to the front; Recreation; Played on sports teams; V:J Day Celebrations; Enjoyed her Naval Service; Impact of WAVES on her life; Maintained friendships with WAVES; Marriage and children in Kenyon, R.I.; Member of Ocean State WAVES.