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Women in WWII

By cgonzalez23
  • The (U.S.) Naval Reserve Act

    The (U.S.) Naval Reserve Act

    This act allowed for women to enlist in the Naval Reserve if all qualifications were met, one which was only for nurses.
  • The Canadian Women's Army Corps

    The Canadian Women's Army Corps

    This was the date the Canadian Women's Army Corps was established.
  • The Women's Reserve of the U.S. Coast Guard

    The Women's Reserve of the U.S. Coast Guard

    Officially started as SPARs. Approved by President Roosevelt at the time.
  • The Marine Corps Women's Reserve (MCWR)

    The Marine Corps Women's Reserve (MCWR)

    Established in 1943, often reffered to as Lady Marines. By the end of WWII 80% of marines were women.
  • Public Law 238 Granted Full Military rank to memebrs of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps

    Public Law 238 Granted Full Military rank to memebrs of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps

    All Women at the time of course.