Women were often left unsung during war until World War I (when they were finally permitted to enlist). Because they often served unofficially or unrecognized capacities during conflicttime, documentation for their service can often be hard or even impossible to locate; but this does not indicate no service at all!
As with any female ancestor research, uncovering a wartime link may require creative thinking and some digging around in records like meeting minutes or employment documents – such as those held by your local library.
Women were instrumental in several major U.S. conflicts throughout history – from nurses and abolitionists to test pilots – from nurses to abolitionists and test pilots. Could any of your female ancestors be among these names?
This list is by no means meant to be comprehensive, yet it is truly fascinating to witness how women’s roles expand with every major conflict. So yes, women have played and continue to play an immense role in serving our country – proof positive that “We Can Do It!” is always relevant today and always will be.
