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"Women who stepped up were measured as citizens of the nation, not as women. This was a people’s war and everyone was in it."
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Waac / Wac - 140,000
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Waves - 100,000
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Army Nurse Corps - 57,000
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Marines - 23,000
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Coast Guard - 13,000
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Navy Nurse Corps - 11,000
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Wasp - 1,000
" During the time I have had WACs under my command, they have met every test and task assigned to them...their contributions in efficiency, skill, spirit, and determination are immeasurable."
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