WOMEN IN THE ARMY

Evening Star, Issue 24294, 8 September 1942, Page 2

WOMEN IN THE ARMY

STILL MORE REQUIRED TRIBUTE FROM DEFENCE MINISTER Despite the number of enlistments already received from women for service in the W.A.A.C., many more are required. At least 100 are wanted to undertake specialised artillery duties, their courses to begin, about 'October 12, The complete courses last six weeks, and so far women in training have done about two weeks. In that time they have responded very well indeed to their training, as the Minister of Defence (Hon. F. Jones) said this morning. He had paid a visit to their camp, and had only admiration for the enthusiastic manner in which they were tackling their work. They were very keen; in fact, their officers stated that they had never had command of such a keen unit.

“ The women are all well settled down in ideal surroundings,” said the Minister, “ and I must say theirs was one of the happiest camps I had visited. Those with daughters and wives in the camp can be assured that they are getting the best of treatment, and that the girls are responding excellently' to their job of work.” In referring to the very useful work women could perform in connection with the various services, the Minister expressed the hope that there would be more enlistments forthcoming from this part of the Dominion. Women in the Air Force had, from every point of view, proved successful. Still more were required for the three services, particularly the Army, which had only recently started recruiting.