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Doris Williams Nemitz oral history transcription, 1995

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Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 197
Scope and Contents

Nemitz, Doris Williams, 1924. Reminiscences of a WWII WAVE who served as a Yeoman at the Newport (R.I.) Naval Base in the communications office. Early years and education in Providence (R.l.); Employment in Walsh Kaiser Shipyard, Cranston, R.l., andJuliette Mills, Providence, R.l.; Patriotism; Enlisted in 1944; Training and indoctrination at USNTS ('WR) Bronx, N.Y.; Comments on classes; Marching; Recreation; Food; Yeoman training at Iowa State Teacher's College, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Assign­ ment at Naval Base, Newport, R.l. in the Communication Station where she was involved in de­ coding, receiving and sending messages; Lived in WAVES barracks on base; Friends; Recreation; Social life in Newport; Fire in Barracks B; V:J Day; Discharge in May 1946; WAVES service a posi­ tive experience; Marriage, 1947; Member, Ocean State WAVES; Attended WAVES reunions, Boston, Mass.

Dates: 1995

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