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My life as a WAVE
Rose NixonBy: Alexandra Signore
The Beginning I married Edward Wallis, but most people
called him Eddie. I was 25 and he was 26 by the time we got married. Shortly after, he was recruited to the U.S. army as a corporal.
Becoming a part of something bigger
Devastation
overwhelmed me as I
said goodbye. However, I
felt it was my duty to
support my husband and
become a part of the
fight against Germany,
so I became a member of
the army as a WAVE.
Arrival I began to train to
become a wave. We learned about Judge Advocate General Corps, medical professions, communications, intelligence, science and technology.
Realization
Within a year, there were over 27,000 waves in uniform. The number gave me a sense of reassurance because so many people wanted to help win the war.
Location I found out I was
relocated to Hawaii. I was upset because I knew I would be even farther away from my husband, but I knew my duties were needed somewhere else.
The Pay The pay was not as I had imagined.
Rosie the Riveter Rosie the Riveter was such an inspiration to me
while I was working. She represented a strong, working women who is just as tough as men are. She captured many women’s attention and we began to see ourselves strive to be more like her.
A song we liked to singWAVES of the Navy WAVES of the Navy, There's a ship sailing down the bay. And
she won't slip into port again Until that Victory Day. Carry on for that
gallant ship And for every hero brave Who will find ashore, his man-sized
chore Was done by a Navy WAVE.
Work Cited http://
www.history.navy.mil/photos/prs-tpic/females/wave-ww2.htm
http://www.womenofwwii.com/wavesatwork.html
http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/07/world-war-2-waves-women-in-us-navy.html