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Thank you for this story of all those unsung heroines, Dave.
I remember well the important role they played - and how the prejudices of the day worked against them.

Some of that remained when I entered the Marine Corps in 1952. although women were full-fledged members by that time. We were assigned only support roles, freeing men for combat.

I learned this only after applying for Air Traffic Control and Mapping & Surveying MOS fields, and after being sworn in and in training, was apprised the Recruiter had *misled* (coughing and then gnashing teeth here) me.
I, however, was fortunate enough to be assigned to be a Classroom Instructor for women recruits straight out of Boot Camp.

It has been only in recent years the proper recognition and benefits were accorded them, after many were no longer living to know this.

Most of today's populace is unaware of so many of the roles ordinary but dedicated American citizens played during WWII in the larger scheme of things - and at great personal cost.

Nothing mattered except victory and survival for our country - then - -