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The Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS; popularly and officially known as the Wrens) was the women's branch of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. First formed in 1917 for the First World War , it was disbanded in 1919, then revived in 1939 at the beginning of the Second World War , remaining active until integrated into the Royal Navy in 1993.
The Military ranks of Women's Services in WWII are the military insignia used by the various all female military services and units during World War II. Germany [ edit ]
Pages in category "Women's Royal Naval Service personnel of World War II" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Princess Royal “asked pertinent questions” at a Buckingham Palace garden party about the work of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS), a Second World War veteran said.
Jean Valentine was an operator of the bombe decryption device in Hut 11 at Bletchley Park in England, designed by Alan Turing and others during World War II. [37] She was a member of the "Wrens" (Women's Royal Naval Service, WRNS). [38] During this time, she lived in Steeple Claydon in Buckinghamshire. She started working on 15 shillings (75 ...
Service / branch: Women's Royal Naval Service: Years of service: 1918–1919 1939–1946: Rank: Director: Commands: Women's Royal Naval Service (1939–46) Battles / wars: First World War Second World War: Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1942) Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1945) Relations: Sir John ...
In 1939, Robertson joined the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS). [1] During the Second World War, she served as a chief officer (equivalent in rank to commander) at the headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches in Liverpool, England, and also on the staff of the Flag Officer Ceylon. [2]
Pages in category "Women's Royal Naval Service officers" The following 52 pages are in this category, out of 52 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .