The Good Soldier: The Story of a Southwest Pacific Signal Corps Wac - Softcover

Weise, Selene H C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1572493933 ISBN 13: 9781572493933

Publisher: Burd Street Press, 2007

Synopsis

Flying in the face of tremendous prejudice against women in uniform, Selene Weise joined the army in 1944 to serve her country, ultimately as a cryptographic technician in forward areas, but even her family was embarrassed to see her in uniform when she returned on furlough. Becoming one of a select group of Women's Army Corps women who served with the Signal Corps in the Asia Pacific theater of operations, she now shares her story. With memories suppressed for many years, and her letters forming the basis for this work, Ms. Weise has written an unforgettable story of courage and determination. With women in the military now a common occurrence, the story of the women of the World War II era offers a look at the basis for our modern military. Serving throughout the Southwest Pacific, her observations and experiences offer a woman's view of the war, not usually found. Surviving twenty-two months and acquiring three battle stars, Ms. Weise finally returned home only to find the continued prejudice against a woman in uniform who had served her country overseas in battle zones.

About this title

From the Publisher:

With women in the military now a common occurance, the story of the women of the World War II era offers a look at the basis for our modern military.

About the Author:

Shot by the Japanese,enduring raw jungle conditions while working on her encrypted messages, Selene Weise earned not only the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Service Stars,and the World War II Victory Medal, but also the Philippine Presidental Unit Citation, two Overseas Service Bars, and last but no least, a Good Conduct Medal.

In additon, she is a graduate of Washington Unviversity with a master's and doctorate from Syracuse University. Ms. Weise retired from the State University of New York, where she served as director of Affirmation Action.

About this edition

• Publisher: Burd Street Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1572493933
• ISBN 13: 9781572493933
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248