Nov. 12, 2010
British Embassy To Thank American “Rosies” for World War II Work
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
Institute, WV (HNN) - An attaché of the British Embassy will visit West Virginia Saturday, Nov. 20 to extend thanks to women who worked “men’s” jobs during World War II. Major Anna James, a spokesperson for the British Embassy, will thank West Virginia’s “Rosie’s” during a ceremony at the WV State University Wilson Student Center Conference Room which runs from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Until now, the work of women who took factory and industrial jobs in the United States while the men fought overseas has not been appropriately recognized for both their sacrifices and contributions to the war effort.
“It is a real privilege and honor to represent my county … I am most sincerely pleased to be part of the work to help people [get to] know “Rosies.” Their work has been and, indeed, is still important to freedom,” Major James said in a written statement.
Since finishing her training at the Royal Military Academy, Major James has been the intelligence officer to the Commander in London, has been an analyst, and has served two tours of duty in Iraq. Major Janes is currently a United Allied Exchange Officer at the National Grounds Intelligence Center in Charlottesville, Va.
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British Embassy To Thank American “Rosies” for World War II Work
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
Institute, WV (HNN) - An attaché of the British Embassy will visit West Virginia Saturday, Nov. 20 to extend thanks to women who worked “men’s” jobs during World War II. Major Anna James, a spokesperson for the British Embassy, will thank West Virginia’s “Rosie’s” during a ceremony at the WV State University Wilson Student Center Conference Room which runs from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Until now, the work of women who took factory and industrial jobs in the United States while the men fought overseas has not been appropriately recognized for both their sacrifices and contributions to the war effort.
“It is a real privilege and honor to represent my county … I am most sincerely pleased to be part of the work to help people [get to] know “Rosies.” Their work has been and, indeed, is still important to freedom,” Major James said in a written statement.
Since finishing her training at the Royal Military Academy, Major James has been the intelligence officer to the Commander in London, has been an analyst, and has served two tours of duty in Iraq. Major Janes is currently a United Allied Exchange Officer at the National Grounds Intelligence Center in Charlottesville, Va.
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