In 1942, Helen was an active member of the Women's Ambulance Safety Patrol Unit #1 Rockford Illinois. W.A.S.P. were trained for a possible Homeland or natural disaster. They learned to drive & maintain the ambulances; able to change oil, tires & lube the chassis. They learned first aid, canteen cooking, convoy driving, map reading & had rifle training. The W.A.S.P. concept spread coast to coast in 17 communities in 15 states.
In 1942, Helen was an active member of the Women's Ambulance Safety Patrol Unit #1 Rockford Illinois. W.A.S.P. were trained for a possible Homeland or natural disaster. They learned to drive & maintain the ambulances; able to change oil, tires & lube the chassis. They learned first aid, canteen cooking, convoy driving, map reading & had rifle training. The W.A.S.P. concept spread coast to coast in 17 communities in 15 states.
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