GERMANY

At the end of the War her unit would be deployed to Erlangen, Germany where she would be an overseas switchboard operator. Much of the Women's Army Corps was demobilized along with the rest of the Army starting immediately after V-E Day in Europe. Not all the women were allowed to return home immediately, however. In order to accomplish its occupation mission, the Army granted its commanders the authority to retain some specialists, including WACs, in place as long as they were needed. Within six months the Army bowed to public and political pressure and sent most of its soldiers home. On one occasion Aunt frances would meet up with her brother Rauol who was also stationed in Germany with his unit.

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TRIP HOME

Frances departed Germany in September 1945 and flew back to England prior to her going home. She sailed out of South Hampton on 5 October 1945 on the Queen Mary in Stateroom M-75 and arrived in New York City on October 11th. She was quickly discharged from the service and went about her life. She worked at several companies throughout the country before settling in Kansas City, Missouri. She lived there until her death on January 15, 2000. She never married and had no children.

Frances's Decorations

MEDALS

Aunt Frances earned the following decorations:
1. Good Conduct Medal
2. European African Middle Eastern Service Medal – 2 Bronze Service Stars
3. Women's Army Corps Service Medal
4. World War II Victory Medal