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World War II era WAVES -- Training


This page features views related to the training of the Navy's World War II era WAVES.

For more pictures of the training of World War II era WAVES, see:

  • WAVES' Training (part II).

    For images related to recruiting of World War II era WAVES, see:

  • Recruiting and Training.


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.

    Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image.

    Photo #: 80-G-23753

    U.S. Naval Training Center, Women's Reserve, The Bronx, New York


    The flag is raised at the Hunter College campus, Bronx, New York, as it is placed in commission as the basic training center for Navy and Coast Guard women, 8 February 1943.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 127KB; 740 x 610 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-23754

    Female Officer Training School, Hunter College, New York City


    Commissioning ceremonies at the new training school for female Navy (WAVES) and Coast Guard (SPARS) Officers, circa early 1943.
    Standing in front are (left to right):
    Fiorello La Guardia, Mayor of New York City;
    Lieutenant Commander Mildred McAfee, USNR, Director of the WAVES; and
    Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, USN, Chief of Naval Personnel.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 92KB; 740 x 620 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-23757

    U.S. Naval Training Center, Women's Reserve, The Bronx, New York


    First "chow" is served by the Red Cross at the Hunter College campus, as the facility is placed in service as the basic training center for Navy and Coast Guard women, 8 February 1943.
    WAVES and SPARS inspected the new quarters and participated in the ceremonies.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 103KB; 740 x 610 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-K-14518 (Color)

    U.S. Naval Training Center, Women's Reserve, The Bronx, New York

    Some of the schools trainees march in formation behind their color guard, during World War II.
    This Training Center, located in the facilities of Hunter College, provided basic training for Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard women recruits.
    Note the Center's flag, featuring the fouled anchor and propeller device of the Women's Reserve.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 155KB; 590 x 765 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-K-13641 (Color)

    Naval Training School (Yeoman-W), Milledgeville, Georgia

    WAVES students on parade, during a Retreat ceremony at the school, during World War II.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 105KB; 595 x 765 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-K-13645 (Color)

    Naval Training School, Yeoman-W, Milledgeville, Georgia

    Retreat ceremonies at the WAVE Yeoman school, during World War II.
    The photograph was taken prior to April 1945.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 136KB; 590 x 765 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-K-14980 (Color)

    Naval Training Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma

    WAVES march out of Morrill Hall after a class, March 1943.
    They are wearing raincoats and havelocks, presumably for the benefit of the photographer, as the sky is clear.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 108KB; 590 x 765 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-27837

    WAVES Officers


    March to school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, circa 1943. They are marching on Garden Street, through its intersection with Chauncy Street.
    From January 1943, women were trained as Navy Supply Corps officers at Harvard University and Radcliff College, both located in Cambridge.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 142KB; 740 x 610 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-297436

    Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School (WR), Northampton, Massachusetts


    Parade of members and officers of the school's final graduating class, December 1944.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 122KB; 740 x 615 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     
    Photo #: 80-G-102975

    WAVES Petty Officers


    Wearing their new rating badges after completion of specialized training, circa 1943.
    Rates represented in this group include (from left to right): Specialist (Teacher), Specialist (Photographer), Aviation Metalsmith, Aviation Machinist's Mate, Aerographer's Mate and Yeoman.

    Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

    Online Image: 782KB; 740 x 605 pixels

    Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system.

     


    If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.

    For more pictures of the training of World War II era WAVES, see:

  • WAVES' Training (part II).

    For images related to recruiting of World War II era WAVES, see:

  • Recruiting and Training.


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