Arlene Chilson oral history transcription, 1995
Item
Identifier: MSC-382- Item OH 196
Scope and Contents
Oral History interview with Gunner's Mate, Arlene Chilson, who was assigned to NAS Corps Christ, Beeville and Kingsville Texas during WWII. Chilson joined the WAVES in 1944 and was trained as gunnery instructor in Pensacola, FL. Her reminiscences of her WAVES service in this unique specialty will be invaluable for a history of the WAVES in WWII. Chilson (nee Linne) was stationed in Corpus Christi NAS, Beeville, TX and Kingsville, TX. She remained in service until 1949 when her husband was transferred to another base.
Dates
- Creation: 1995
Creator
- Chilson, Arlene Linne (Person)
- Naval War College (U.S.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- United States. Naval Reserve. Women's Reserve (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository