Mabel Nora Croft enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve Force at
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in September 1918. She served during
and after the First World War with two other Yeomen (F) who had
joined the Navy with her, Cora Dell Croft
and Frances Gormley, at
the Bureau of Navigation in Washington, D.C. Mabel Croft received
her formal discharge from the Naval service at New Orleans on
20 December 1920.
This page features photographs of Yeoman (F) Mabel Nora Croft
and provides links to other views relevant to her Navy service.
Photo #: NH 65583
Yeoman 2nd Class (F) Mabel Nora Croft, USNRF
Portrait photograph in uniform, with hat, circa 1918-19.
She enlisted at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on 16 September 1918
and was discharged on 20 December 1920.
Courtesy of Mrs. Mabel Croft Graham, 1968.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 65584
Yeoman 2nd Class (F) Mabel Nora Croft, USNRF
Portrait photograph in uniform, uncovered, circa 1918-19.
She enlisted at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on 16 September 1918,
initially in the rating of Yeoman 3rd Class (F) and was discharged
on 20 December 1920.
Courtesy of Mrs. Mabel Croft Graham, 1968.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 65567
Yeoman (F) Mabel Croft, USNRF
Photographed in March 1919.
Courtesy of Mrs. Mabel Croft Graham, 1968.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 65805
Yeoman (F) Mabel Nora Croft (seated) and
Yeoman (F) Frances Gormley (standing)
Photographed circa 1918.
Their beret-style hats appear to be standard Navy enlisted "flat
hats" with the grommets removed.
Courtesy of Mrs. Mabel Croft Graham, 1968.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 65571
Yeomen (F) Cora Dell Croft, Mabel Nora Croft and Frances Gormley
(listed left to right)
Standing near the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., December
1918.
They enlisted in the Navy on the same day, spent their entire
service time together and were discharged at the same time.
Courtesy of Mrs. Mabel Croft Graham, 1968.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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Photo #: NH 65570
Yeoman (F) Mabel N. Croft (left)
On board the steamer Charles McAllester, bound from Washington,
D.C., to Mount Vernon, Virginia, 1918.
Note her beret-type hat, with "U.S. Navy" ribbon.
Courtesy of Mrs. Mabel Croft Graham, 1968.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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