13 Feb

June Mary Willmott (nee Bond)

June Mary Willmott (nee Bond) served 1950-1962 – Writer (G) June joined the WRNS in 1950 having been encouraged to do so by her father who was serving as a […]

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12 Feb

AOW OFFICE – FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

  February 2025 What we are loving this month. The HMS Oardacious Valkyries have successfully completed their 3,000 Mile row across the Atlantic Ocean becoming the first ever All Women’s […]

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12 Feb

Patricia Valerie Petit (nee Parker)

Patricia Petit (nee Parker) It is believed that Patricia joined the WRNS in 1940 and was stationed in Malvern. She was commissioned and was given orders in 1944 with attachment […]

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12 Feb

Do you know any of these lovely Wrens?

The late Mary Doreen Macdonald’s (second on the left middle row) family would very much like to put some names to faces on a photo that they have found in […]

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6 Feb

Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday at navy reception

When 100-year-old Sybil Parker looks back on her long and eventful life, one job stands out – serving in the Women’s Royal Naval Service. Read all about Sybil and her […]

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4 Feb

Wartime Wren awarded medal with help from dedicated carer

A quiet evening watching television with her carer became a life-changing moment for 103-year-old Beryl Nevell, a former Wren, who has now been awarded a medal for her service during […]

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