We Are Two Monday Marks WAAC Two-Year Anniversary
Two years since the WAAC birth on May 15 1942 now the WAC within the Army of the United States. Sheppard Field notes a full year of outstanding WAC service with commendations from the Commanding General. A message from a son to his mother reflects wartime separation and duty to home front supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Army Auxiliary
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Women’s Army Corps
WAAC
Woman’s Army Corps
United States
WAC
Women's Army Corps
Army of the United States
Sheppard Field
Section D
United Nations
Pete
Jim
Letters from Sheppard Field Reflections and Changes
After returning to Sheppard Field from furlough, Lt. Don Reid shares letters from three former locals. Cpl Billy Barnes at Randolph Field praises Texas aviation life yet longs for Sheppard. T Sgt William R Woodall in Italy is chief inspector for an AAF bombardment group and misses Sheppard. Chief Sgt Pierre Labaune at Willow Run writes fondly of Sheppard and notes Ford's school trains in aviation engines. A detour to the Texas State School for the Deaf highlights military training via sign language for handicapped veterans. Changes at Sheppard include Sgt John Poindexter leaving classification duties and helping rookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Billy Barnes
Randolph
Randolph Field
Texas
Billy
Sheppard
Italy
William R. Woodall
Sheppard Field AM
Santa Monica
Calif
Army Air Forces
Ross
Sheppard Field
Pierre Labaune
Ford
Willow Run
Mich
Austin
Texas State School For the Deaf
John Poindexter
John
Memory Game for Calisthenics of the Brain
A WWII era note describes a memory drill using fifteen nouns linked to key words. Participants pause between items to form images, then recall the word for each number when called. It claims improved recall through association and notes only mild after effects like dizziness and spots before the eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stanley
Sheppard Field Exchange
Shortage of Living Quarters Hits Wichita Falls
USO Travelers Aid officials report a shortage of housing for couples with three or more children in Wichita Falls. They say many fathers are joining the Army, leaving families to seek suitable living arrangements, and Kay Hepler urges Army men to secure quarters before bringing families here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
USO Travelers Aid Service
Kay Hepler
USO Traveler’s Aid Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Texacts
Army Air Forces Technical School
CNS
E. 42Nd St
J. E. Chaney
James C. Tippett
Jim Lindsey
Harry Ryan
Vern Dowdy
Ira J. Beers
PFC
Allyn Baum
Mom
Mapa
S. Sgt
Don Reid, Jr
Detroit
Sgt
John Fryer
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