The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Studio portrait of Ruth Rees wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). WR/40 Ruth Olive Rees from Sydney, NSW served in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) from 27 December 1941 until 23 January 1946 when she finished her service as a Wran Telegraphist. 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 Ruth Johnstone wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). Believed to be WR/41 Ruth Victoria Johnstone from Sydney, NSW who served in the Women’s Royal Au
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 Joan Senior wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). WR/18 Florence Joan Senior from Sydney, NSW served in the Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (W
Studio portrait of Florence Granquist wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). Believed to be WR/64 Mary Florence Granquist from Sydney, NSW who served in the Women’s Roya
Studio portrait of Jean McKenzie wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). Believed to be WR/87 Jean Jervis McKenzie from Sydney, NSW who served in the Women’s Royal Austra
Studio portrait of Thelma Murdoch wearing the uniform of the Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (WESC). Believed to be WR/419 Thelma Florence Murdock from Sydney, NSW who served in the Women’s Royal A
