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During World War 2 what was the women's war service in the AWAS?
The AWAS was the Australian Womens Army Service. Organized in January 1942, over 18,000 women served. The operated searchglights and anti-aircraft batteries. They could rotate, sight and aim but were not allowed to "fire" the gun
What are facts about women during World War 2?
About 350 thousand US women saw military service during WWII.
How many American men and women served in World War 2?
World War II (1940–1945) Total US service members--16,112,566 Battle deaths--291,557 Other deaths in service (nontheater)--113,842 Nonmortal woundings--671,846
During World WarII what were women's roles in the armed forces?
the roles of women when they were in the amed services were that they had worked in intelligence, communications, administration, transport and maintenance jobs. the women were taught some combat tequneques incase Australia ever got invaded, but they were never sent into the fighting in this war.
What were the women left to do in the north and south during the civil war?
They served as volunteer nurses in military hospitals during the civil war.
What were most women serving as during the war in Vietnam?
Women served in the WAVES & WACs during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. They were auxiliaries supporting the American Fighting Men. Their predominant duties were as medical nurses.
How did women and African Americans participate in the civil war?
Two things women involved with the civil war helped with were: *Medical for Soldiers *Clothing There are other things women helped with during the Civil War as well.
Name some women who served during the mexican war?
Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester and Deborah Samson are some of the women who served during the Mexican war.
During the war women in the WAACs served as?
fighter pilots and soldiers.
What women do you honor on Memorial Day?
The American women who served and died in American wars and conflicts since the 1770's, as well as women civilians who served and died. That also includes women from other nations who fought and died for the United States of America and our allies in the last 240 years. There are plenty of memorials and states dedicated to the women who served and died in the armed forces of the USA.
During World War 2 what was the women's war service in the AWAS?
The AWAS was the Australian Womens Army Service. Organized in January 1942, over 18,000 women served. The operated searchglights and anti-aircraft batteries. They could rotate, sight and aim but were not allowed to "fire" the gun
What did women in the US do during world war 2?
what are 4 different ways women served in the US during ww2
Who was issued dog tag number 230873?
The Queen when she served in the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service
What percent of women served in the military during World War 1?
39%
Who served as an advocate of women rights during the 1800s?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
How can you join VFW?
Only veterans who have served in an overseas combat zone may join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Veterans who served during any war, not necessarily in combat, are eligible for membership in the American Legion.
Where were women during during world war 2?
Many American women worked in defense plants making munitions, weapons, and machinery. Some belonged to female branches of the services such as the Women's Army Corps, freeing men for front line duty. Many served as nurses in all theaters of the war.
