Marie Cody served in the United States Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) during World War II.
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Only a part of this collection has been digitized.
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Correspondence from Donald M. Downey to Cody, 1945-1946; Downey's other correspondence, 1937-1946, 1956-1959, undated; Miscellaneous newsletter and newspaper clippings, circa 1940.
Marie Cody served in the United States Navy WAVES during World War II. Marie Cody was stationed in Washington, D.C., and California as a member of the United States Navy WAVES. At that time, she was engaged to pilot Larry Downey, who went missing in action. Cody later began a relationship with Larry's brother Donald through correspondence.
Women's History Military
Army -- WAAC Army -- WAC
World War II era (1940-1946)
World War, 1939-1945 United States. Army--Women
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