Endnotes for Chapter XV
1 Memo, "W.C.M." (Wilbur C. Munnecke, Vice Pres. of Univ. of Chicago and wartime sp asst, ASF) for Gen Dalton, Dir Mil Pers ASR 10 Aug 43. SPAP 341 WAAC (2-26-43) .
2 Memo, Exec WAAC for G-1, 20 Jul 43. SPWA 314.7 sec 3.
3 Memo, G-3 for DCofS, 17 Aug 43. WDGCT 322 WAC (8-17-43), in CofS 291.9.
4 Ibid.
5 See pencil notation. Ibid.
6 See Ch. XXV1, for details.
7 Memo, "G.C.M." for WAC Recruiting Section. WDBPR (nonexistent section), 26 Jan 44. OCS 324.5 WAC.
8 Memo, Dir WAC for DCofS ASF for SvCs, 26 Feb 44, with pencil notations. SPWA 210.31 (2-2-44).
9 Entire discussion from: (1) Memo, Dir WAC for G-1, 27 Nov 43. SPWA 210.2, in SPAP 210.2 WAC. (2) Memo cited n. 8. (3) Entire file on controversy is also in CofS 324.5 WAC, and in SPWA 210.2 WAC Promotions, 1943. (4) Ltr, TAG to AAF 18 Nov 43. 210.2 WAC: (11-16-43) PR-W-WDGAP, in SPWA 210.2.
10 Specific examples in following text.
11 Memo, Dir WAC for CG ASF, 5 Feb 94, sub: Functions of Dir WAC, with atchd papers. SPWA 314.7, Hobby files.
12 (1) Memo, CG ASF for CofS, 9 Feb 44. Styer Files. Drawer 2197, DRB AGO. (2) Incl to Memo, Dir WAC: for CofS, 21 Mar 44, sub: Comment on Public Opinion Concerning WAC, Tabs A to J atchd. WDGAP 341 (1944). (3) Min, Gen Council, 21 and 28 Feb 44.
13 According to statement of Deputy Director to author.
14 Memo. G-1 for CofS, 14 Feb 44. Approved by CofS, 19 Feb 44. WDGAP 320 WAC, in CofS 324.5.
15 Manila Folder with 45 pages of surveys and statistics with atchd note, "HJK" to Gen Somervell, 21 Mar 44, and pencil notation: "Not to be use [sic] without my personal OK. BS." Somervell Files, Hq ASF A46-257, DRB AGO.
16 (1) Preliminary Rpt, Dir WAC for CofS. 16 Mar 44. sub: WAC Rctg. WDWAC 341, in CofS 324.5 WAC (2) Memo cited n. 12(2).
17 Following sources were listed in Meek Report: (1) 20 interviews with prominent persons, including ranking officers in the WAVES and Women Marines. (2) Unidentified surveys made by American Institute of Public Opinion and Fortune Magazine. Feb-Oct 43; statistics, dates, and scope not given. (3) Some 1,208 persons (473 young women, 377 young men, 358 parents) "interviewed in a national survey" in November 1943; surveying agency or method of selection not given. (4) Questionnaire to 240 staff members of McCalls , Time, and leader's Digest and "advertising personnel." (5) "College Survey" of 94 students of Vassar and 17 from Sarah Lawrence.
18 Memo cited n. 12(2). Each Tab was a separate signed memorandum so that recommendations could be acted upon separately.
19 Rpt cited n. 16(1).
20 Memo cited n. 12(2), Exhibit I: "Characteristics, functioning, care, and preservation of the WAC, M-1 (model 1942-43)."
21 Ibid., Tab D.
22 Ibid.
23 Ibid., Tab C.
24 Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton in Liberty, October 9, 1943.
25 Ibid.
26 (1) Memo CG ASF for CofS. SPAP 324.5 (3-29-44) ASF (2) Ltr, Comdt US MC to all COs of posts and stations, 14 Aug 43, sub: Responsibility for Behavior of Men Toward Women of MCWR. "Information reaching this Headquarters indicates that in some posts and stations officers and men of the Marine Corps treat members of the Women's Reserve with disrespect . . . . In some cases, coarse or even obscene remarks are being made without restraint by male Marines in post exchanges, moving picture houses, and other places in the hearing of members of the Women's Reserve . . . . This conduct . . . indicates a laxity in discipline which will not be tolerated. Commanding officers will be held responsible to this Headquarters . . . ." [Signed] T Holcomb.
27 Printed Memo, CofS to all Hq divisions, overseas commanders. AGF down to tactical units, AAF, ASF, and Defense Commands down to posts, camps, and stations, 6 Apr 44. WDCSA 324.5 WAC.
28 Memo cited n. 12(2), Tab I.
29 Memo cited n. 26(1).
30 Memo, Dir WAC for CofS, 4 Apr 44. WDGAP 341 (4-4-44), and in WAC Gp, WDBPR, under "Organization of the WAC Group."
31 Memo, CofS for Gen Surles, 11 Apr 44. WAC Gp, WDBPR, and in CofS 324.5 WAAC.
32 Memo cited n. 12(2), Tab J.
33 Memo, Dir WAC to COPS, 10 Apr 44, with CofS approval. 11 Apr 44. CofS 324.5 WAC.
34 (1) Memo cited n. 12(2), Tab H. (2) Memo cited n. 26(1). (3) Memo, CofS for CG ASF, 11 Apr 44. CofS 324.5 WAC.
35 Memo, ASP for TAG, 13 Mar 44. SPGAG 210.3 WAC (3-13-44)-129.
36 Memo, CG ASF, for CofS. SPAP 324.5 (3-29-44) in Dir Pers ASF files.
37 (1) Memo, Dep Dir WAC for CofS 21 Jul 44. WDCSA 324.5 WAC. (2) WDBPR Press Release, 17 Jun 44.
38 D/F, G-1 for ASF, 8 May 44. WDGAP 320.2 Misc, WAC Cl files, based on Memo, Dir WAC for G-1, 17 Apr 44. For previous quotas, see: Ltr, TAG to CG ASF, 22 Oct 43. AG 320.2 WAC (11-19-43) PR -W-SPGAS.
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