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