The Fredericksburg Memorial Military Museum

CATALOG G1988-076 USN Collection

PO1, Viola Florence
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Born:
Died: 1967
Enlisted:
Age:
Home:
Personal Description:
Service: WWI 1918-1919, USN Yeomen (F) US Naval Observatory, Wash. DC.
Acquired: 1988, Echo Auction, Fredericksburg, VA
POC:

Note:Mrs Florence was one of the first women to be inducted into US service. She served as a Yeomen (F for Female) or Yeomenette as they are also called. The uniform is by in large home made, being that there were no issued uniforms for women in the service at that time. Mrs. Florence was married to Wally Florence (G1988-075) who had served in the 26th Division

ACCESSION LIST
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  1. USN Yeomen (F) blue wool coat with gold Navy button and 1st Cl. PO (Yeomen) rating. Includes belt.
  2. Skirt, blue wool, 2 pockets with gold Navy buttons..
  3. Overseas cap with gold Navy buttons.