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Australian Naval History on 30 March 2020

On This Day · Mar 30, 2020 ·

WO Agnes ‘Lennie’ Maiden, the first woman to be promoted to the highest rank as a senior sailor passed away aged 82. WO Maiden served in the Women’s Royal Australian ...

Australian Naval History on 1 January 1985

David Stratton · Jan 1, 1985 ·

Position of Director WRANS abolished ...

Australian Naval History on 1 July 1979

David Stratton · Jul 1, 1979 ·

The WRAN officer rank titles were replaced with male officer rank titles. The Navy began training its WRAN officer cadets at RAN College at Jervis Bay with their male counterparts. ...

Australian Naval History on 23 December 1950

David Stratton · Dec 23, 1950 ·

Blair Bowden was appointed the first Director of the permanent WRANS with the rank of First Officer. ...

Australian Naval History on 18 June 1950

David Stratton · Jun 18, 1950 ·

The decision was announced to reestablish the WRANS due to pressure on naval manpower from Cold War commitments. Initial categories were Telegraphist, Writer, Sick Berth Attendant, Stores Assistant, Cook, Steward ...

Australian Naval History on 2 July 1948

David Stratton · Jul 2, 1948 ·

The hull of the former HMAS VENDETTA was scuttled off Sydney Heads. Last three WRANS, Betty Eastick, Shirley Bell and Margaret Bell, leave the service. The Last RANNS members leave. ...

Australian Naval History on 2 September 1946

David Stratton · Sep 2, 1946 ·

The WRANS were officially disbanded although the final members did not leave until 1947 ...

Australian Naval History on 1 October 1942

David Stratton · Oct 1, 1942 ·

Foundation date of WRANS. First 14 girls were sworn into the Navy as enlisted personnel with enlisted status. RANNS established with 23 qualified nursing sisters in RAN hospitals and Miss ...

Australian Naval History on 24 July 1942

David Stratton · Jul 24, 1942 ·

Approval to form a Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service of 580 personnel (280 telegraphists plus 300 other duties) was granted ...

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