US WWII WAVES Uniform Named, Lieutenant, Medical Corps
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Original era manufacture. US WWII Woman's Auxiliary Voluntary Enlisted Services (W.A.V.E.S.) Identified uniform consisting of a jacket, skirt and hat.Her name is on two labels inside her uniform, Anne Elaine Mikalson (Wainwright). Her insignia shows her to be a Lieutenant Jr. Grade Medical Corps.She enlisted in the WAVES and served her country with distinction at Bethesda Naval Hospital where she helped WWII wounded regain their speech. The recovery of one such soldier, Major Ramos, was so astonishing, that ultimately it was the hospital commander that was left speechless. After the war she became a radio announcer. After that back to private practice in her speech correction career.Jacket:34 inch bust and 21 inches long sleevesJacket is 24 inches longSkirt:Waist of 26 inches and is 29 inches long with no hemone side button is present. The zipper is intact. No holes, tears or staining. There is a bright spot in the photos but it is only the sun coming through.Hat:Metal insignia on one side and two WAVES labels inside.Very sharp looking uniform.