"...really formed my political and social point of view..."

Violet Hill Askins Gordon

Seconding Commanding Officer Violet W. Askins aka Violet Hill Gordon, 1942 [detail] War: World War II, 1939-1946 Branch: WAAC (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps) Unit: 32nd Company; 6888th Postal Battalion Service Location: United States; England; France; European Theater Rank: Captain Place of Birth: Talihanee, OK

In summarizing her life experiences, Gordon makes a moving statement about how the Army pushed her in a positive direction. She feels that her experiences in the WAC changed her from a shy, introspective person into a leader. She speaks glowingly of the present day numbers of women of all colors, races, and ranks in active military service.