The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Studio portrait of S Thompson wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). Believed to be WR/11 Sylvia Violette (Billee) Thompson from St Leonards, NSW who served in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) from 28 April 1941 until 28 June 1946 when she finished her service as a Third Officer (Sub Lieutenant equivalent). One in a series of portraits of early members of the WESC, many of whom became WRANS. The album of portraits was compiled by Mrs Florence Violet McKenzie OBE, founder of WESC, which trained Signallers and Telegraphists.
Studio portrait of Sylvia Thompson wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). WR/11 Sylvia Violette Thompson from Sydney, NSW served in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Se
Group portrait of three telegraphists of the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS). Identified from left to right: WR/11 Sylvia Violette (Billee) Thompson (later Third Officer); WR/8 Jess Sco
Studio portrait of Marian Stevens wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). WR/5 Marian Stevens from Sydney, NSW, served in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRAN
Studio portrait of Marian Stevens wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). WR/5 Marian Stevens from Sydney, NSW served in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS
Studio portrait of Patricia Ross wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). WR/3 Patricia Ross from Sydney served in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) from
Studio portrait of Denise Owen wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). WR/4 Denise Culver Owen from Wallace, USA served in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRA
