Photo #: NH 97256
Recruit Training School (W), Great Lakes, Illinois
"Efficient administration of the WAVE recruit training school
at Great Lakes, Illinois requires meticulous planning. Discussing
various phases of the training program ... are, left to right,
LCdr. Ellen V. Littlejohn, W, USNR, Director of Women's Reserve,
Ninth Naval District; Lt. Rayma Wilson, W, USNR, Battalion Commander;
Lt. Kathryn Dougherty, W, USN, Officer in Charge; and Captain
Joy Bright Hancock, W, USN, Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel."
(Quoted from the caption released with the original print by
9th Naval District PIO.)
Probably photographed circa late 1948, as the Recruit Training
School (W) was processing its first classes.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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