I heard about the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service, also known as WRCNS, when it was first founded in 1942. When the war began, I did not think I would join military service to help the war effort. However, WRCNS changed my mind and motivated me to join the war effort. My original plans were to finish school, get a job and then get married. When the war began, circumstances began to change, and so did my plans. I was hired to as a Sick Berth Attendant because they saw that I had a good education with more than 2 years of High School done. I was aiming for a job that had to do with health and taking care of the sick.
We were all trained at HMCS Conestoga in
As I began to train as a sick berth attendant, I did not really like it so much at first because I was scared and frightened seeing what happens to some men during the war. After a few weeks in training, I knew I was part of this for a reason. I encouraged myself to face the fact that I wanted a job like this and to help the ones were hurt as much as I can.
- Laura Thomson
5 comments:
I was also serving overseas for the same reasons, to help the great soldiers. It was horrible seeing what happened to the men but I knew it would be worth it to help as much as I could. I think you were brave to accept the job.
-Kathleen Oonah Walker
I understand that you didn't think you were ready for the war. However, we're all proud of you for putting your fears aside and making the right decision to help out.
-Elizabeth Walker
I totally understand how you felt at first when thinking of helping out with the war effort. However I would like to congratulate you for pulling through and helping out. You are an inspiration to me and all.
- Betty Wilson
War is a hard battle, I understand that you weren't ready, no one was. It's a good thing you put away your fears and fought for the future.
- Bernadette Williams
My original plans were to start a family since I was a newly wed. However, my circumstances, like you, changed when my husband left for the war. I wish the the best of luck in your job as a sick berth attendant!
- Beverly Grieg
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