World War II WAC uniform
The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established on May 14, 1942. In September 1943, it was retitled the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and made a component of the U.S. Army. Though officially noncombatant, the WAC served in all overseas theatres during World War II. This uniform was worn...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History |
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Alabama Department of Archives and History |
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Museum artifacts World War II WAC uniform Carter, Bryan |
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Museum artifacts World War, 1939-1945 |
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The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established on May 14, 1942. In September 1943, it was retitled the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and made a component of the U.S. Army. Though officially noncombatant, the WAC served in all overseas theatres during World War II. This uniform was worn by Frances E. Johnson, who served in the WAAC from June to August 1943, and the WAC from September 1943 to December 1945. Prior to the war, Johnson lived in Pike Road in Montgomery County, Alabama, where she taught grammar school. |
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ADAH_024_MG_9551World War II WAC uniformThe Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established on May 14, 1942. In September 1943, it was retitled the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and made a component of the U.S. Army. Though officially noncombatant, the WAC served in all overseas theatres during World War II. This uniform was worn by Frances E. Johnson, who served in the WAAC from June to August 1943, and the WAC from September 1943 to December 1945. Prior to the war, Johnson lived in Pike Road in Montgomery County, Alabama, where she taught grammar school.1940-1949World War, 1939-1945Carter, BryanPhysical objectUniform, MilitaryAlabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/museum/id/21 |
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World War II WAC uniform |
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World War II WAC uniform |
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Carter, Bryan |
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Carter, Bryan |
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