Mystery Uniform

Candice · August 28, 2018, 11:54:59 AM

I must admit, though I know that this young lady served in the US Army, I have never seen a uniform with a lapel like she has and wearing an ascot, too. I wonder if the family could tell us more.

Shadow · August 28, 2018, 01:26:36 PM

Wonderful Candy!

Hannie · August 28, 2018, 01:41:03 PM

Security Police, US Air Force and Coast Guard wore white ascots I think. Now I am really curious what the uniform was!

Candice · August 28, 2018, 03:33:20 PM

Quote from: Hannie on August 28, 2018, 01:41:03 PM
Security Police, US Air Force and Coast Guard wore white ascots I think. Now I am really curious what the uniform was!

That's something I can go on, Hannie. The only thing I'm wondering, since this was during WWII, was a woman able to be in the position as a security policewoman? It was the US Army Air Corp during those years. Coast Guard... Hmmm

Research is always part of the fun.

Shadow · August 28, 2018, 04:02:06 PM

Hey Candy, scroll down almost to the bottom of the page ... WAC fire drill ... you can see the lady by the wheel has the same collar. Hope it helps.

Candice · August 28, 2018, 08:30:56 PM

Quote from: Shadow on August 28, 2018, 04:02:06 PM
Hey Candy, scroll down almost to the bottom of the page ... WAC fire drill ... you can see the lady by the wheel has the same collar. Hope it helps.

Was there supposed to be a page link? Shadow, I don't understand. I am looking for WAC fire drill

Shadow · August 28, 2018, 08:42:40 PM

uh, yes ... ::) This is the link. http://www.history.army.mil/html/documents/women/waac-wac42-44/
This is the image since their server seems to be down.

Candice · August 28, 2018, 10:08:46 PM

The page is back up and of course there is no caption. lol

Mhayes · August 28, 2018, 10:34:29 PM

Candy,

I am having computer problems, mainly my jet pack and trying to get a replacement. Got sold the wrong thing that won't work, so will have to take off work and try again. So I'm lucky now to use the Internet, but it has been a hit and miss when the original jet pack stops working. Hopefully sometime soon I'll be able to help, but right now hope everyone understands why I may go missing in action for awhile. :mad:

P.S. After getting home at 6 pm after work, I was on the phone with tech support for 1 1/2 hours pm only to be told what I purchased would never work. Came to that conclusion faster than the tech support team--took two and still couldn't screw in the light bulb.

Candice · August 29, 2018, 12:08:43 AM

Bless your heart, Margie! Are you sure you're not in my family? You know... when it rains it pours!

You know me, I'm going to keep looking. All hints welcome and Shadow, thank you. The young soldier is wearing the Crossed Rifles, which is unusual because women weren't in combat units.

Candice · August 29, 2018, 01:55:33 AM

Just a little more work.

Lynnya · August 29, 2018, 10:36:24 AM

Looking beautiful Candy :up: :up:

Candice · August 29, 2018, 05:03:51 PM

Thank you, Lynnya.

Candice · August 29, 2018, 07:05:08 PM

BYW, one of my sources said it looks like she was a cadet. The uniform is not Army and she most certainly would not have worn the "Crossed Rifle" insignia. However, the single disk on her cap corresponds to a rank insignia for a cadet second lieutenant, possibly for a ROTC program.

Now I wish I had a date. With the hair it could be the 50s.

This particular picture was taken in 1954. That's the year I was born.

Shadow · August 29, 2018, 09:57:45 PM

Think you solved the mystery!