Essie Dell O'Bryant Woods served in WWII from 1939-1945.
Branch of Service
WAC (Women's Army Corps)
Unit of Service
6888 Central Postal Directory
Location of Service
Paris, Loudun and Rouen, France; Birmingham, England
Highest Rank
Staff Sergeant
Prisoner of War
No
Service History Note
Veteran's two sisters enlisted at the same time of her enlistment
Branch of Service
WAC (Women's Army Corps)
Unit of Service
6888 Central Postal Directory
Location of Service
Paris, Loudun and Rouen, France; Birmingham, England
Highest Rank
Staff Sergeant
Prisoner of War
No
Service History Note
Veteran's two sisters enlisted at the same time of her enlistment
Mrs Essie passed away on December 25, 2012. She was a few days short of turning 98. She served as one of the founders and mothers of the NABMW (National Association of Black Military Women). She served on the Organization Structure Committee and was the first Chairperson of the NABMW North-Central Region.
Mrs Essie believed in our motto "To Tell HERSTORY".
Mrs Essie believed in our motto "To Tell HERSTORY".