steevo Posted May 27, 2015 Share #1 Posted May 27, 2015 Can anyone tell me if the Wac's wore any type of shoulder patch such as 10th armored, 29th infantry, 101st airborne or maybe even a service command patch? Or did they have their own specialty type patch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted May 27, 2015 Share #2 Posted May 27, 2015 WACs wore the shoulder sleeve insignia of the command to which they were assigned. In WWII I don't believe any of the combat formations like the ones you mentioned had slots in their Table of Organization for female personnel. WACs were typically assigned to corps, armies, theaters, base commands, service commands, etc. I have seen WAC uniforms with patches such as 8th Air Force, 3rd Army, V Corps, etc. sewn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Posted December 27, 2016 Share #3 Posted December 27, 2016 They don't wore patches like that. But for example I have a pictures where Wacs have a 9th Armored Division patch, but it will be only for book about Wacs jobs, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphis_belle Posted January 12, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 12, 2017 As for the 101st Airborne Division, I know that there were only two women (WACs) who were assigned to Division Headquarters and became the only women to wear-officially- the Screaming Eagle insignia (including patches). They were Capt. Ann D. Neal and 2nd Lt. Kathryn Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted January 12, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 12, 2017 As for the 101st Airborne Division, I know that there were only two women (WACs) who were assigned to Division Headquarters and became the only women to wear-officially- the Screaming Eagle insignia (including patches). They were Capt. Ann D. Neal and 2nd Lt. Kathryn Martin. Great picture and info! Thanks for posting....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Posted January 12, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 12, 2017 I love it, but is post war, July 1945 :/ I have some Wacs with armored patch, unfortunately I can't post image there. But in a few months I will add a separate post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted January 12, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 12, 2017 I love it, but is post war, July 1945 :/ I have some Wacs with armored patch, unfortunately I can't post image there. But in a few months I will add a separate post. While VE day was on May 8, 1945, VJ day was not until Sept 2, 1945. Therefore, technically, July 1945 is not post WWII. ....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Posted January 13, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 13, 2017 Yes, you're right, technically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy53 Posted January 13, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 13, 2017 Jump or glider badges on that photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphis_belle Posted January 14, 2017 Share #10 Posted January 14, 2017 Jump or glider badges on that photo? Glider badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy53 Posted January 14, 2017 Share #11 Posted January 14, 2017 That's the ultimate in cool. These days that's a very rare badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cw1979 Posted February 6, 2017 Share #12 Posted February 6, 2017 I love it, but is post war, July 1945 :/ I have some Wacs with armored patch, unfortunately I can't post image there. But in a few months I will add a separate post. A great photo. I understand what you mean; it would be interesting to see such a photo dated before the end of the war in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPhil Posted February 8, 2017 Share #13 Posted February 8, 2017 Here is a pic of my Aunt Annie while she was attached to the USAAF in the CBI theater of operations. Semper Fi Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted February 8, 2017 Share #14 Posted February 8, 2017 Here is a pic of my Aunt Annie while she was attached to the USAAF in the CBI theater of operations. Semper Fi Phil Great picture! Here is a great thread about the WAC "Airborne" Parachute Riggers: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/151168-wwii-airborne-wac/?hl=airborne ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredhed2 Posted February 11, 2017 Share #15 Posted February 11, 2017 There were WACs assigned to Constab HQs and the Constab School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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