WW1 Women Role

[Anonymous]

I have found my great grandfather's WW1 letters. My great grandfather mentioned a friends wife had joined the navy. She was stationed in Washington, but I am not sure as to what her role was. It looks like it says she was "a you- woman." But it doesn't sound quite right nor does the 'you' look like the normal way he writes 'you.' I am seeking either conformation that it is correct or if it is wrong, then what is the coorect wording. I thank you all for your help in this matter. Respectfully, Karen Kraft

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[Anonymous]

Hi Karen, this is just a guess but by you-woman he may have meant a female yeoman. A yeoman is a naval petty officer assigned to clerical duties. Hope that helps, Emma

[Anonymous]

: I have found my great grandfather's WW1 letters. My great grandfather
: mentioned a friends wife had joined the navy. She was stationed in
: Washington, but I am not sure as to what her role was. It looks like it
: says she was "a you- woman." But it doesn't sound quite right
: nor does the 'you' look like the normal way he writes 'you.' I am seeking
: either conformation that it is correct or if it is wrong, then what is the
: coorect wording. I thank you all for your help in this matter.
: Respectfully, Karen Kraft


Karen, your gradfather might have ment the Yeomanettes which began in March 1917. Judy Gitchell

jgitchell@budsters.com

[Anonymous]

: Karen, your gradfather might have ment the Yeomanettes which began in March
: 1917. Judy Gitchell


Thank you to the both of you. I very much appreciate this. Thank you again. Sincerely, Karen Kraft

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