Sergeant Sally Wasson

Creator

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Identifier

20031183

Description

Sergeant (Sgt.) Sally Wasson has arrived in Fort Worth, Texas to serve with the radio staff of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) recruiting office. She was previously stationed in Wichita Falls, Texas. Sergeant (Sgt.) Wasson, a native of Miami, Florida, joined the service in February 1943. She is a former professional underwater swimmer and a New York model. She also, served on the public relations staff with the 6th Service Command in Chicago. She is shown standing against a wall, dressed in her uniform. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition, February 6, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-02-05

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-314

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

United States. Army. Women's Army Corps; Wasson, Sally; World War, 1939-1945