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MY WAR IN THE WRNS (Training & First Postings)

Early in 1939 my home was a peaceful big house overlooking the River Wye, near Hereford. My eldest brother, Nigel, was breeding silver foxes in Norfolk, became Captain in the "Norfolks". My second ...
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Training to be a WRNS Wireless Telegraphist and My Posting in N. Ireland

At the beginning of 1943 I volunteered for the WRNS as a wireless telegraphist, and on the 25th May, aged 20, reported to Euston for signal school at HMS Caballa, Lowton St. Mary's, Lancs. It was ...
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Lockdown Zoom challenge proves to be a hit for former WRNS

WITH a combined age of 776, eight former WRNS have shown just how adaptable they have become in lockdown. Like many groups and clubs who have been forced to close their doors this year and shift their ...
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MY WAR IN THE WRNS (Training & First Postings)

My story has been submitted in 3 parts: Part 1 Basic Training RNC Greenwich HMS Skirmisher(Wren) HMS Watchful(Leading Wren) Part 2 Plotting & Ops Officer - A4146004 HMS Eaglet, Liverpoool; Early in ...
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MY WAR IN THE WRNS (Officer Training & Postings)

This story has been submitted in 3 parts: Part 1 Basic Training - A4123793 RNC Greenwich HMS Skirmisher (Wren) HMS Watchful (Leading Wren) Part 2 Plotting & Ops Officer HMS Eaglet Liverpool; HMS When ...