Support a Congressional Gold Medal for the WWI Hello Girls!
Find your state's Hello Girls, and write to Congress. Here's how:
100 years ago, a brave group of women volunteered to fight for their country-even before they had the right to vote. During World War One, nearly all switchboard operators in the United States were women. Yet when the American Expeditionary Force deployed to France, they used male personnel to staff these vital parts of the telephone network, even though many of these men had never seen a switchboard!
When General Pershing arrived, he knew things had to change. He issued a personal request for a small unit of women to serve as switchboard operators and real-time translators so that French and American officers could coordinate under fire. Over 7,600 women volunteered for the first 100 slots. Eventually, 223 women and 2 men would serve in the Signal Corps Telephone Operator Unit (Female) - colloquially known as the "Hello Girls." They were the first unit of women to directly contribute to combat operations in American history.
In France, the Hello Girls connected over 26 million calls, averaging a speed of just ten seconds. That was six times faster than the men they replaced. Over 30 Hello Girls received individual commendations, and two made the ultimate sacrifice for their country while in Army service.
Yet they returned home to bad news. Despite serving under commissioned officers, wearing dog tags, rank insignia, and uniforms, swearing the Army Oath, and being subject to courts-martial, the Hello Girls were told they had served as "civilian contractors" instead of soldiers. They were ignored for decades and forgotten by history.
For almost 60 years, the surviving unit members petitioned Congress for the same veterans recognition afforded to their male colleagues and female Army nurses. Finally, in 1977, Congress passed a law paving the way for the Hello Girls, and the WASP pilots from WW2, to be recognized as full veterans of the US Armed Forces.
In 2009, the WASPs received the Congressional Gold Medal. This is the highest medal bestowed by civilians in the United States. Today, our Commission is working to honor the Hello Girls with the same award, and we need YOUR help to bring them the recognition they deserve!
The Hello Girls
Deserve a Congressional Gold Medal
Please help by contacting your legislators
Below, you'll find a list of Hello Girls sorted by state for you to explore. Once you're done, we hope you will take a few moments to consider contacting your state's two Senators and your Representative in Congress to support this group of pioneering women and heroic Americans. Congress only awards a handful of Congressional Gold Medals each year, and they need to hear your voice as a constituent saying that the now is the time for the 118th Congress to honor the Hello Girls. You can read the legislation submitted in the Senate (S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls", and the House (H.R.1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls".),
Emails from readers like you have already secured the commitments of 27 Senators and 70 Representatives to support the Hello Girls - your voice does make a difference!
Follow these quick steps:
Senators:
- Click on your state below.
- Click on the links for one of the two Senators from your state.
- Fill out each senator's contact form, then copy and paste the state-specific message in the tab into the "Message" field of the form.
- We encourage you to customize your note before sending! Make it a personal message from you.
- Check "yes, I'd like a response" from your Senator.
- Click "Send"!
- If you receive a reply from your Senator, or would otherwise like to contact our team with information, please forward any and all correspondence to hellogirls@worldwar1centennial.org.
- Repeat the process for your other Senator.
House of Representatives:
- Click on your state below.
- Click the link for your Representative 's website from the list of Congressional Districts
- On your Representative's web site, navigate to the "Contact form.
- Fill out the Representative's contact form, then copy and paste the state-specific message in the tab into the "Message" field of the form.
- We encourage you to customize your note before sending! Make it a personal message from you.
- Check "yes, I'd like a response" from your Representative.
- Click "Send"!
- If you receive a reply from your Representative, or would otherwise like to contact our team with information, please forward any and all correspondence to hellogirls@worldwar1centennial.org.
Thank you for your support!
The Hello Girls
The Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators Unit (Female) deployed overseas in six "Groups" each transported in a different ship in case any were sunk on the journey.
Units 1-4 were commanded by a "Chief Operator" who was the equivalent of a Lieutenant. However, they were not commissioned to avoid giving them authority over men. Groups 5 and 6 were commanded by male officers, who also served as the commanding and executive officers of the entire unit.
"Supervisors" were women who fulfilled the roles of non-commissioned officers within each Group. Again, they bore relative ranks so that their male counterparts outranked them. Most women served as "Operators" equivalent in authority to enlisted soldiers. However, all of the women were quartered and transported in the officers' section of ships, camps, and barracks.
This list was created by staff and volunteers of the United States World War One Centennial Commission after careful examination of individual service records, departure and arrival lists from France, and a previous list compiled by the National Archives, which this list supplants. Some women are affiliated with more than one state; this reflects cases where a residential address differs from a primary address. To illustrate, some of the women were university students when they enlisted, and were studying away from their homes. These women would be counted in both states per our classification. For questions or further details, please contact us at the e-mail address above.
The full list of 223 women and 2 men, organized by Group, is as follows:
GROUP 1:
Chief Operator Grace Banker
Supervisor Jean Lois Cunningham
Supervisor Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter
Supervisor Renee Messelin
Supervisor Minnie Rowena Richards
Melina Julia Adam
Ida Eulalie Audet
Jeanne Bouchet
Almeria Capistran
Estella Ismery Caron
Anna Josephine Davis
Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis
Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau
Marie Louise Ford
Esther Valentine Fresnel
Marie Antoinette Gagnon
Charlotte M. Gyss
Winifred Hardy
Leontine Marine Lamoreux
Rose Julia Langelier
Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc
Louise Le Breton
Raymonde Le Breton
Minerva Gladys Nadeau
Helen Agnes Naismith
Frances Bigelow Paine
Bertha Plamondon
Suzanne Prevot
Georgette Yvonne Schaerr
Agnes Mary Theriault
Fernande Jacquelane Van Balkon
Alice Veronica Ward
Clara Whitney
GROUP 2:
Chief Operator Inez Crittenden
Supervisor Isabelle Villiers
Albertine M. Aarents
Margaret Anderson
Julie S. Barrere
Marguerite S. Bleyeres
Emma Marie Brousseau
Bertha A. Carrel
Martha L. Carrel
Edith Dodson
Louise M. Essirard
Anne C. Fox
Lydia C. Gelinas
Darnaby Henton
Martina A. Heynen
Denise Ingram
Anallen Jackson
Ethel S. Keyser
Florence F. Keyser
Anna Laborde
Marie Joanie Lemaire
Martha M. Libert
Marie A. N. Mac Intyre
Millicent Martin
Pauline Mc Dermott
Kathleen Mitchell
Helen Ruth Orb
Drucilla Skone Palmer
Laurence Helen Pechin
F. Helene Perreten
Marie Ponsolle
Katherine H. Robinson
M. Olive Shaw
Marion A. Taylor
Evelyn Thomas
Marjorie Thomas
Hildegarde Van Brunt
Ethelyn White
GROUP 3:
Chief Operator Nellie F. Snow
Supervisor Marie L. Beraud
Supervisor Elizabeth R. Roby
Marie Blanche Belanger
Suzanne M Beraud
Michele F. Blanc
Marie Louise Bousquet
Suzanne Coheleach
Lucile M de Jersey
Miriam de Jersey
Frances Des Jardine
Maria Flood
Yvonne M. Gauthier
Louisette H. Gavard
Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
Adele Louise Hoppock
Burtha Matignon Hunt
Margaret G. Hutchins
Janet R. Jones
Margaret P. Kervin
A. Maude McMullen
Marguerite H. Milner
Eugenie Racicot
Dorothy L. Sage
Bertha J. Verkler
Lillian R. Verkler
Berthe Wuilleumier
GROUP 4:
Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh
Supervisor Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf
Supervisor Beatrice Josephine Francfort
Supervisor Eleanor Rowena Hoppock
Supervisor Eileen Elise Munro
Supervisor Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier
Charlotte E. Anderson
Berthe Lina Arlaud
Louise Ludavie Armand
Irma Rameline Armanet
Madeline Felicie Antoinette Catherine Batta
Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer
Cora Louise Jane Beraud
Lucienne Nadine Bigou
Georgette Julia Boehrer
Alice Julia Borresen
Eleanore Anastasia Brown
Agnes Grace Burke
Marthe Mary Carroul
Louise Rose Madeleine Chaix
Marguerite Helen Chenot
Evelyn Mary Tilleard Cooper
Juliette Louise Courtial
Eugenie Jeannette Couture
Ruth Emma Couturier
Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel
Alma Helen Lorentzia Hawkins
Helen Elizabeth Hill
Kathleen Mary Hyatt
Germaine Marie Anne Lamontagne
Jane Louise Lang
Marie Alexandrine Lange
Ida Blanche Lanz
Evelyn Claire Lariviere
Marie Alexine Lassalle
Marie Edmee Le Roux
Jeanna Catherine Victoire Legallet
Celestine Angele Leguia
Aurelie Cecile Lucier
Emelia Katharine Lumpert
Louise Eugenie Maclin
Mary Marshall
Marguerite Marie Cecile Martin
Pauline Jeanne Francoise McDonnell
Marjorie Leslie McKillop
Eglantine Rose Moussu
Lalla Rookh Munoz
Lillie Marie Elizabeth Poirier Noble
Mary Catharine O'Rourke
Leonie Camille Peyron
Alice Raymond
Camille Fanny Rieder
Emma Riendeau
Marie Louise Catharine Ruffe
Doris Edith Summers
Ida Trahan
Ellen Mildred Turner
Melanie Marie Van Gastel
Stella Mary Viau
Jennie Rose Young
GROUP 5:
1st LT Eugene Du Bose Hill
Supervisor Helen Cook
Louise Barbour
Christine Vivian Bickford
Zada Freelove Black
Agnes Elizabeth Blazine
Jessie Douglas Brown
Helen Hunt Carey
Anita Lenora Chance
Merle Egan
Sarah Fairbrother
Norma Gail Finch
Irene Alice Gifford
Laura Gridley
Helen May Hayes
Martha May Henshaw
Faye Ruth Honey
Ruth Keeping
Anna Adline Kinney
Grace Bernice Knall
Mildred Lewis
Elizabeth Macauley
Marguerite Mahoney
Florence O'Brien
Ena Robb
Mary Ellen Sealey
Annie Frances Sheerin
Elizabeth Marion Shovar
Vera Sjostrom
Louise Margaret Wilcox
Nell Susan Wilkins
GROUP 6:
2nd LT William Frank Packard Jr.
Supervisor Marion Campbell Swan
Corah Helen Bartlett
Helen Bixby
Ruth Boucher
Marion Beryl Broderick
Elizabeth Ann Browne
Anna Marie Campbell
Jane Elizbeth Conroy
Rosemary de Montauzan
Lora Ellen Disbrowe
Bernadette Genevieve Doucette
Lydia Eugenia Erickson
Mae Alice Ganley
Minnie Hermine Goldman
Louise Gordon
Helma Greenland
Celina Anna Grimeke
Delta Eva Hagan
Hazel May Hammond
Agnes Theresa Honley
Elizabeth Horsman
Maude Edna Johnson
Oleda Ruth Joure
Frances Willard Laney
Mabel Cora Lapp
Hortense Levy
Mary Isabelle Macdonald
Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell
Margaret Genevieve Olker
Anne May Ostrander
Estella Syvilla Russell
Mary Anne Steele
Mary Caroline Story
Anna Maria Swanson
Elsie Lizzie Wolloff
Alabama
No Hello Girls from Alabama-but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Alabama by Congressional District
Alaska
No Hello Girls from Alaska - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Alaska by Congressional District:
- Mary Peltola (At Large)
Arizona
No Hello Girls from Arizona - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Kyrsten Sinema
- Mark Kelly -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Arizona by Congressional District:
Arkansas
Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)
- Alice Julia Borresen
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Alice Julia Borresen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- John Boozman -- Cosponsor
- Tom Cotton -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Alice Julia Borresen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Arkansas by Congressional District:
California
Your Hello Girls: 39 (1 Chief Operator, 38 Operators)
- Inez Crittenden (Chief Operator)
- Charlotte E. Anderson
- Irma Rameline Armanet
- Ruth Boucher
- Jeanne Bouchet
- Marie Louise Bousquet
- Jessie Douglas Brown
- Marthe Mary Carroul
- Louise Rose Madeleine Chaix
- Evelyn Mary Tilleard Cooper
- Juliette Louise Courtial
- Lucile M. de Jersey
- Miriam de Jersey
- Helma Greenland
- Laura Gridley
- Burtha Matignon Hunt
- Maude Edna Johnson
- Grace Bernice Knall
- Anna Laborde
- Marie Alexandrine Lange
- Marie Alexine Lassalle
- Louise Le Breton
- Raymonde Le Breton
- Jeanna Catherine Victoire Legallet
- Marie Joanie Lemaire
- Marguerite Mahoney
- Marguerite Marie Cecile Martin
- Pauline Jeanne Francoise McDonnell
- Marguerite H. Milner
- Lalla Rookh Munoz
- Helen Agnes Naismith
- Lillie Marie Elizabeth Poirier Noble
- Anne May Ostrander
- Laurence Helen Pechin
- Leonie Camille Peyron
- Bertha Plamondon
- Marie Louise Catharine Ruffe
- Hildegarde Van Brunt
- Melanie Marie Van Gastel
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 39 with connections to our state. Among that number is Chief Operator Inez Crittenden, Chief Operator of the 2nd Group, one of the two women killed while serving her country in uniform. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Alex Padilla -- Cosponsor
- Vacant
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 39 with connections to our state. Among that number is Chief Operator Inez Crittenden, Chief Operator of the 2nd Group, one of the two women killed while serving her country in uniform. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
On the centenary of the Hello Girls' return from France, will you sign on as a co-sponsor and encourage your colleagues to do so?
Thank you.
Representatives from California by Congressional District:
- Doug LaMalfa
- Jared Huffman
- Kevin Kiley
- Mike Thompson
- Tom McClintock
- Ami Bera
- Doris Matsui
- John Garamendi
- Josh Harder -- Cosponsor
- Mark DeSaulnier
- Nancy Pelosi
- Barbara Lee -- Cosponsor
- John Duarte
- Eric Swalwell
- Kevin Mullin
- Anna Eshoo
- Ro Khanna
- Zoe Lofgren
- Jimmy Panetta -- Cosponsor
- Kevin McCarthy
- Jim Costa -- Cosponsor
- David Valadao
- Jay Obernolte
- Salud Carbajal
- Raul Ruiz
- Julia Brownly
- Mike Garcia
- Judy Chu
- Tony Cardenas
- Adam Schiff
- Grace Napolitano
- Brad Sherman -- Cosponsor
- Pete Aguilar
- Jimmy Gomez
- Norma Torres -- Cosponsor
- Ted Lieu
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove
- Linda Sanchez
- Mark Takano
- Young Kim
- Ken Calvert
- Robert Garcia
- Maxine Waters
- Nanette Barragan
- Michelle Steel
- Lou Correa
- Katie Porter -- Cosponsor
- Darrell Issa
- Mike Levin
- Scott Peters -- Cosponsor
- Sara Jacobs -- Cosponsor
- Juan Vargas
Colorado
Your Hello Girls: 4 (Operators)
- Albertine M. Aarents
- Zada Freelove Black
- Anita Lenora Chance
- Kathleen Mitchell
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Albertine M. Aarents, Zada Freelove Black, Anita Lenora Chance, and Kathleen Mitchell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Michael Bennet -- Cosponsor
- John Hickenlooper
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Albertine M. Aarents, Zada Freelove Black, Anita Lenora Chance, and Kathleen Mitchell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Colorado by Congressional District:
- Diana DeGette
- Joe Neguse -- Cosponsor
- Lauren Boebert
- Ken Buck
- Doug Lamborn
- Jason Crow
- Brittany Pettersen
- Yadira Caraveo
Connecticut
Your Hello Girls: 5 (2 Supervisors, 3 Operators)
- Elizabeth R. Roby (Supervisor)
- Isabelle Villiers (Supervisor)
- Helen Elizabeth Hill
- Mildred Lewis
- Mary Isabelle Macdonald
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Supervisors Elizabeth R. Roby and Isabelle Villiers, and Operators Helen Elizabeth Hill, Mary Isabelle Macdonald. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Supervisors Elizabeth R. Roby and Isabelle Villiers, and Operators Helen Elizabeth Hill, Mary Isabelle Macdonald. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Connecticut by Congressional District:
- John Larson
- Joe Courtney
- Rosa DeLauro
- James Himes -- Cosponsor
- Jahana Hayes
Delaware
No Hello Girls from Delaware - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House or Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Delaware by Congressional District:
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (At Large) -- Cosponsor
Florida
No Hello Girls from Florida - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 815, the “Hello Girls” Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in WWI. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, this all-volunteer unit was denied recognition as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Florida by Congressional District:
- Matt Gaetz
- Neal Dunn -- Cosponsor
- Kate Cammack
- Aaron Bean
- John Rutherford
- Michael Waltz
- Cory Mills
- Bill Posey -- Cosponsor
- Darren Soto -- Cosponsor
- Maxwell Frost
- Daniel Webster
- Gus Bilirakis
- Anna Paulina Luna
- Kathy Castor -- Cosponsor
- Laurel Lee
- Vern Buchanan
- Greg Steube
- Scott Franklin
- Byron Donalds
- Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick -- Cosponsor
- Brian Mast
- Lois Frankel
- Jared Moskowitz -- Cosponsor
- Frederica Wilson
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- Mario Diaz-Balart
- Maria Salazar
- Carlos Gimenez -- Cosponsor
Georgia
Your Hello Girls: 1 (Male First Lieutenant)
- Eugene Du Bose Hill (First Lieutenant, Unit Commander)
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, First Lieutenant Eugene Du Bose Hill, the male commanding officer of the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Jon Ossoff
- Raphael Warnock -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, First Lieutenant Eugene Du Bose Hill, the male commanding officer of the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Georgia by Congressional District:
- Earl Carter
- Sandford Bishop -- Cosponsor
- Drew Ferguson
- Henry Johnson -- Cosponsor
- Nikema Williams -- Cosponsor
- Richard McCormick
- Lucy McBath
- Austin Scott
- Andrew Clyde
- Mike Collins
- Barry Loudermilk
Hawaii
No Hello Girls from Hawaii - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Brian Schatz
- Mazie Hirono -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Hawaii by Congressional District:
Idaho
Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)
- Anna Marie Campbell
- Hazel May Hammond
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anna Marie Campbell and Hazel May Hammond. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anna Marie Campbell and Hazel May Hammond. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Idaho by Congressional District:
Illinois
Your Hello Girls: 18 (1 Supervisor, 17 Operators)
- Renee Messelin (Supervisor)
- Cora Louise Jane Beraud
- Helen Bixby
- Helen Hunt Carey
- Lydia Eugenia Erickson
- Maria Flood
- Minnie Hermine Goldman
- Elizabeth Horsman
- Mabel Cora Lapp
- Millicent Martin
- Helen Ruth Orb
- Drucilla Skone Palmer
- Dorothy L. Sage
- Vera Sjostrom
- Evelyn Thomas
- Marjorie Thomas
- Bertha J. Verkler
- Lillian R. Verkler
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 18 with connections to our state: Supervisor Renee Messelin, and Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud, Helen Bixby, Helen Hunt Carey, Lydia Eugenia Erickson, Maria Flood, Minnie Hermine Goldman, Elizabeth Horsman, Mabel Cora Lapp, Millicent Martin, Helen Ruth Orb, Drucilla Skone Palmer, Dorothy L. Sage, Vera Sjostrom, Evelyn Thomas, Marjorie Thomas, Bertha J. Verkler, and Lillian R. Verkler. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 18 with connections to our state: Supervisor Renee Messelin, and Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud, Helen Bixby, Helen Hunt Carey, Lydia Eugenia Erickson, Maria Flood, Minnie Hermine Goldman, Elizabeth Horsman, Mabel Cora Lapp, Millicent Martin, Helen Ruth Orb, Drucilla Skone Palmer, Dorothy L. Sage, Vera Sjostrom, Evelyn Thomas, Marjorie Thomas, Bertha J. Verkler, and Lillian R. Verkler. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Illinois by Congressional District:
Indiana
Your Hello Girls: 4 (Operators)
- Helen Bixby
- Bertha A. Carrel
- Martha L. Carrel
- Elizabeth Marion Shovar
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Helen Bixby, Bertha A. Carrel, Martha L. Carrel, and Elizabeth Marion Shovar. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Todd Young
- Mike Braun -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Helen Bixby, Bertha A. Carrel, Martha L. Carrel, and Elizabeth Marion Shovar. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Indiana by Congressional District:
Iowa
Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)
- Anna Adline Kinney
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Adline Kinney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Adline Kinney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Iowa by Congressional District:
Kansas
No Hello Girls from Kansas - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Jerry Moran -- Original -- Cosponsor
- Roger "Doc" Marshall
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Kansas by Congressional District:
- Tracy Mann
- Jake LaTurner
- Sharice Davids -- Original -- Cosponsor
- Ron Estes
Kentucky
Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)
- Darnaby Henton
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Darnaby Henton. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Darnaby Henton. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Kentucky by Congressional District:
Louisiana
Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)
- Anna Josephine Davis
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977..
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Josephine Davis. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Josephine Davis. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Louisiana by Congressional District:
Maine
Your Hello Girls: 7 (1 Supervisor, 6 Operators)
- Minnie Rowena Richards (Supervisor)
- Christine Vivian Bickford
- Ruth Emma Couturier
- Sarah Fairbrother
- Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell
- Mary Anne Steele
- Agnes Mary Theriault
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including seven with connections to our state: Supervisor Minnie Rowena Richards, and Operators Christine Vivian Bickford, Ruth Emma Couturier, Sarah Fairbrother, Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell, Mary Anne Steele, and Agnes Mary Theriault. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Susan Collins
- Angus King -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including seven with connections to our state: Supervisor Minnie Rowena Richards, and Operators Christine Vivian Bickford, Ruth Emma Couturier, Sarah Fairbrother, Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell, Mary Anne Steele, and Agnes Mary Theriault. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Maine by Congressional District:
Maryland
No Hello Girls from Maryland - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Maryland by Congressional District:
- Andy Harris
- C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger
- John Sarbanes
- Glenn Ivey
- Steny Hoyer
- David Trone -- Cosponsor
- Kweisi Mfune
- Jamie Raskin -- Cosponsor
Massachusetts
Your Hello Girls: 35 (1 Chief Operator, 4 Supervisors, 30 Operators)
- Nellie F. Snow (Chief Operator)
- Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf (Supervisor)
- Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter (Supervisor)
- Marion Campbell Swan (Supervisor)
- Isabelle Villiers (Supervisor)
- Melina Julia Adam
- Ida Eulalie Audet
- Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer
- Michele F. Blanc
- Emma Marie Brousseau
- Estella Ismery Caron
- Eugenie Jeannette Couture
- Marie Louise Ford
- Mae Alice Ganley
- Yvonne M. Gauthier
- Irene Alice Gifford
- Helen May Hayes
- Martha May Henshaw
- Agnes Theresa Honley
- Ruth Keeping
- Leontine Marine Lamoreux
- Rose Julia Langelier
- Evelyn Claire Lariviere
- Celestine Angele Leguia
- A. Maude McMullen
- Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell
- Minerva Gladys Nadeau
- Eugenie Racicot
- Emma Riendeau
- Mary Ellen Sealey
- M. Olive Shaw
- Annie Frances Sheerin
- Stella Mary Viau
- Elsie Lizzie Wolloff
- Berthe Wuilleumier
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 35 with connections to our state. That includes one of the four women to serve as a Chief Operator in the unit (Nellie F. Snow) as well as 4 of the 14 Supervisors who served with it overseas: Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf, Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter, Marion Campbell Swan, and Isabelle Villiers. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Elizabeth Warren -- Cosponsor
- Ed Markey
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 35 with connections to our state. That includes one of the four women to serve as a Chief Operator in the unit (Nellie F. Snow) as well as 4 of the 14 Supervisors who served with it overseas: Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf, Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter, Marion Campbell Swan, and Isabelle Villiers. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Massachusetts by Congressional District:
Michigan
Your Hello Girls: 9 (1 Chief Operator, 8 Operators)
- Geneva Mildred Marsh (Chief Operator)
- Corah Helen Bartlett
- Marion Beryl Broderick
- Agnes Grace Burke
- Norma Gail Finch
- Louise Gordon
- Faye Ruth Honey
- Oleda Ruth Joure
- Louise Margaret Wilcox
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including nine with connections to our state: Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh, and Operators Corah Helen Bartlett, Marion Beryl Broderick, Agnes Grace Burke, Norma Gail Finch, Louise Gordon, Faye Ruth Honey, Oleda Ruth Joure, and Louise Margaret Wilcox. Corah Helen Bartlett was one of the two women killed while serving her country. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Debbie Stabenow -- Cosponsor
- Gary Peters
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including nine with connections to our state: Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh, and Operators Corah Helen Bartlett, Marion Beryl Broderick, Agnes Grace Burke, Norma Gail Finch, Louise Gordon, Faye Ruth Honey, Oleda Ruth Joure, and Louise Margaret Wilcox. Corah Helen Bartlett was one of the two women killed while serving her country. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Michigan by Congressional District:
Minnesota
Your Hello Girls: 5 (Operators)
- Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
- Delta Eva Hagan
- Margaret Genevieve Olker
- Marie Ponsolle
- Estella Syvilla Russell
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state: Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre, Delta Eva Hagan, Margaret Genevieve Olker, Marie Ponsolle, and Estella Syvilla Russell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Amy Klobuchar -- Cosponsor
- Tina Smith
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state: Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre, Delta Eva Hagan, Margaret Genevieve Olker, Marie Ponsolle, and Estella Syvilla Russell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Minnesota by Congressional District:
Mississippi
No Hello Girls from Mississippi - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Mississippi by Congressional District:
Missouri
Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)
- Lucile M. de Jersey
- Miriam de Jersey
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state: sisters Lucile and Miriam de Jersey. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state: sisters Lucile and Miriam de Jersey. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Missouri by Congressional District:
- Cori Bush
- Ann Wagner
- Blaine Luetkemeyer -- Cosponsor
- Mark Alford -- Cosponsor
- Emanuel Cleaver -- Original Sponsor
- Sam Graves -- Original Cosponsor
- Eric Burlison
- Jason Smith
Montana
Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Supervisor, 2 Operators)
- Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier (Supervisor)
- Merle Egan
- Celina Anna Grimeke
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Supervisor Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier and Operators Merle Egan and Celina Anna Grimeke. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Jon Tester -- Original Sponsor
- Steve Daines
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Supervisor Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier and Operators Merle Egan and Celina Anna Grimeke. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Montana by Congressional District:
Nebraska
Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Chief Operator, 2 Operators)
- Geneva Mildred Marsh (Chief Operator)
- Georgette Yvonne Schaerr
- Nell Susan Wilkins
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state, Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh and Operators Georgette Yvonne Schaerr and Nell Susan Wilkins. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state, Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh and Operators Georgette Yvonne Schaerr and Nell Susan Wilkins. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Nebraska by Congressional District:
Nevada
Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)
- Anallen Jackson
- Margaret P. Kervin
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anallen Jackson and Margaret P. Kervin. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anallen Jackson and Margaret P. Kervin. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Nevada by Congressional District:
New Hampshire
Your Hello Girls: 5 (Operators)
- Lydia C. Gelinas
- Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel
- Agnes Theresa Honley
- Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc
- Aurelie Cecile Lucier
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Operators Lydia C. Gelinas, Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel, Agnes Theresa Honley, Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc, and Aurelie Cecile Lucier. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Jeanne Shaheen -- Cosponsor
- Maggie Hassan -- Original -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Operators Lydia C. Gelinas, Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel, Agnes Theresa Honley, Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc, and Aurelie Cecile Lucier. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from New Hampshire by Congressional District:
- Chris Pappas -- Cosponsor
- Ann Kuster -- Cosponsor
New Jersey
Your Hello Girls: 4 (1 Chief Operator, 1 Supervisor, 2 Operators)
- Grace Banker (Chief Operator)
- Marie L. Beraud (Supervisor)
- Suzanne M. Beraud
- Louisette H. Gavard
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Chief Operator Grace Banker, Supervisor Marie L. Beraud, and Operators Suzanne M Beraud and Louisette H. Gavard. Chief Operator Banker was one of 18 Signal Corps officers to receive the Distinguished Service Medal, out of 16,000 serving during the war. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Chief Operator Grace Banker, Supervisor Marie L. Beraud, and Operators Suzanne M Beraud and Louisette H. Gavard. Chief Operator Banker was one of 18 Signal Corps officers to receive the Distinguished Service Medal, out of 16,000 serving during the war. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from New Jersey by Congressional District:
New Mexico
No Hello Girls from New Mexico - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Martin Heinrich
- Ben Ray Luján -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from New Mexico by Congressional District:
New York
Your Hello Girls: 43 (2 Supervisors, 41 Operators)
- Helen Cook (Supervisor)
- Beatrice Josephine Francfort (Supervisor)
- Albertine M. Aarents
- Margaret Anderson
- Berthe Lina Arlaud
- Louise Ludavie Armand
- Louise Barbour
- Julie S. Barrere
- Madeline Felicie Antoinette Catherine Batta
- Marie Blanche Belanger
- Lucienne Nadine Bigou
- Agnes Elizabeth Blazine
- Marguerite S. Bleyeres
- Marguerite Helen Chenot
- Suzanne Coheleach
- Louise M. Essirard
- Anne C. Fox
- Esther Valentine Fresnel
- Louisette H. Gavard
- Charlotte M. Gyss
- Margaret G. Hutchins
- Denise Ingram
- Florence F. Keyser
- Ida Blanche Lanz
- Marie Edmee Le Roux
- Celestine Angele Leguia
- Martha M. Libert
- Marie A. N. Mac Intyre
- Elizabeth Macauley
- Louise Eugenie Maclin
- Pauline McDermott
- A. Maude McMullen
- Florence O'Brien
- Mary Catharine O'Rourke
- Frances Bigelow Paine
- A. Helene Perreten
- Suzanne Prevot
- Alice Raymond
- Camille Fanny Rieder
- Ena Robb
- Marion A. Taylor
- Fernande Jacquelane Van Balkon
- Ethelyn White
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 43 with connections to our state. The plurality of the unit was New Yorkers, including 2 of the 14 supervisors: Helen Cook and Beatrice Josephine Francfort. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Chuck Schumer -- Cosponsor
- Kirsten Gillibrand -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 43 with connections to our state. The plurality of the unit was New Yorkers, including 2 of the 14 supervisors: Helen Cook and Beatrice Josephine Francfort. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from New York by Congressional District:
- Nick LaLota -- Cosponsor
- Andrew Garbarino
- George Santos
- Anthony D'Esposito
- Gregory Meeks
- Grace Meng
- Nydia Velazquez
- Hakeem Jeffries
- Yvette Clark
- Daniel Goldman
- Nicole Malliotakis
- Jerrold Nadler
- Adriano Espaillat -- Cosponsor
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- Ritchie Torres
- Jamaal Bowman
- Michael Lawler
- Patrick Ryan
- Marcus Molinaro
- Paul Tonko
- Elise Stefanik -- Cosponsor
- Brandon Williams
- Nicholas Langworthy
- Claudia Tenney
- Joseph Morelle
- Brian Higgins
North Carolina
No Hello Girls from North Carolina - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from North Carolina by Congressional District:
- Donald Davis -- Cosponsor
- Deborah Ross -- Cosponsor
- Gregory Murphy
- Valerie Foushee -- Cosponsor
- Virginia Foxx
- Kathy Manning
- David Rouzer
- Dan Bishop
- Richard Hudson
- Patrick McHenry
- Chuck Edwards
- Alma Adams
- Wiley Nickel -- Cosponsor
- Jeff Jackson
North Dakota
Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)
- Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis
- Marie Antoinette Gagnon
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis and Marie Antoinette Gagnon. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis and Marie Antoinette Gagnon. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from North Dakota by Congressional District:
- Kelly Armstrong (At Large)
Ohio
Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Male Second Lieutenant, 1 Supervisor, 1 Operator)
- William Frank Packard Jr. (Second Lieutenant)
- Helen Cook (Supervisor)
- Janet R. Jones
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Second Lieutenant William Packard, the Male second-in-command of the unit; Supervisor Helen Cook; and Operator Janet R. Jones. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Second Lieutenant William Packard, the Male second-in-command of the unit; Supervisor Helen Cook; and Operator Janet R. Jones. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Ohio by Congressional District:
Oklahoma
No Hello Girls from Oklahoma - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Oklahoma by Congressional District:
Oregon
Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)
- Eleanore Anastasia Brown
- Eglantine Rose Moussu
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Eleanore Anastasia Brown and Eglantine Rose Moussu. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Eleanore Anastasia Brown and Eglantine Rose Moussu. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Oregon by Congressional District:
Pennsylvania
Your Hello Girls: 6 (Operators)
- Georgette Julia Boehrer
- Jane Elizbeth Conroy
- Rosemary de Montauzan
- Hortense Levy
- Katherine H. Robinson
- Clara Whitney
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including six with connections to our state, Operators Georgette Julia Boehrer, Jane Elizbeth Conroy, Rosemary de Montauzan, Hortense Levy, Katherine H. Robinson, and Clara Whitney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including six with connections to our state, Operators Georgette Julia Boehrer, Jane Elizbeth Conroy, Rosemary de Montauzan, Hortense Levy, Katherine H. Robinson, and Clara Whitney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Pennsylvania by Congressional District:
Rhode Island
Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)
- Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer
- Ida Trahan
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer and Ida Trahan. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Jack Reed
- Sheldon Whitehouse -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer and Ida Trahan. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Rhode Island by Congressional District:
South Carolina
No Hello Girls from South Carolina - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from South Carolina by Congressional District:
- Nancy Mace -- Original -- Cosponsor
- Joe Wilson
- Jeff Duncan
- William Timmons
- Ralph Norman
- James Clyburn
- Russell Fry
South Dakota
No Hello Girls from South Dakota - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representative from South Dakota by Congressional District:
- Dusty Johnson (At Large)
Tennessee
No Hello Girls from Tennessee - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Marsha Blackburn -- Original -- Cosponsor
- Bill Hagerty
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Tennessee by Congressional District:
Texas
Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)
- Cora Louise Jane Beraud
- Elizabeth Ann Browne
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud and Elizabeth Ann Browne. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud and Elizabeth Ann Browne. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Texas by Congressional District:
- Nathaniel Moran
- Dan Crenshaw
- Keith Self
- Pat Fallon
- Lance Gooden
- Jake Ellzey
- Lizzie Fletcher
- Morgan Luttrell
- Al Green -- Cosponsor
- Michael McCaul
- August Pfluger
- Kay Granger
- Ronny Jackson
- Randy Weber
- Monica De La Cruz -- Cosponsor
- Veronica Escobar
- Pete Sessions
- Shelia Jackson Lee -- Cosponsor
- Jodey Arrington
- Joaquin Castro
- Chip Roy
- Troy Nehis
- Tony Gonzales
- Beth Van Duyne
- Roger Williams
- Michael Burgess
- Michael Cloud
- Henry Cuellar -- Cosponsor
- Sylvia Garcia
- Jasmine Crockett -- Cosponsor
- John Carter
- Colin Allred -- Cosponsor
- Marc Veasey
- Vincente Gonzalez
- Greg Casar
- Brian Babin
- Lloyd Doggett
- Wesley Hunt
Utah
Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)
- Emelia Katharine Lumpert
- Mary Marshall
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Emelia Katharine Lumpert and Mary Marshall. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Emelia Katharine Lumpert and Mary Marshall. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Utah by Congressional District:
- Blake Moore
- Chris Stewart
- John Curtis -- Cosponsor
- Burgess Owens -- Cosponsor
Vermont
Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)
- Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Bernie Sanders
- Peter Welch -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Vermont by Congressional District:
- Becca Balint (At Large)
Virginia
No Hello Girls from Virginia - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Mark Warner
- Tim Kaine -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Virginia by Congressional District:
Washington
Your Hello Girls: 20 (1 Supervisor, 19 Operators)
- Eleanor Rowena Hoppock (Supervisor)
- Alice Julia Borresen
- Eleanore Anastasia Brown
- Almeria Capistran
- Lora Ellen Disbrowe
- Merle Egan
- Alma Helen Lorentzia Hawkins
- Helen Elizabeth Hill
- Adele Louise Hoppock
- Kathleen Mary Hyatt
- Ethel S. Keyser
- Florence F. Keyser
- Frances Willard Laney
- Jane Louise Lang
- Marjorie Leslie McKillop
- Helen Agnes Naismith
- Mary Caroline Story
- Doris Edith Summers
- Ellen Mildred Turner
- Jennie Rose Young
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 20 with connections to our state. That makes Washington the fourth most-represented state in the entire unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 20 with connections to our state. That makes Washington the fourth most-represented state in the entire unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Washington by Congressional District:
West Virginia
No Hello Girls from West Virginia - but you can still help!
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from West Virginia by Congressional District:
Wisconsin
Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)
- Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
- Martina A. Heynen.
- Hildegard Van Brunt
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre and Martina A. Heynen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
- Ron Johnson
- Tammy Baldwin -- Cosponsor
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre and Martina A. Heynen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Wisconsin by Congressional District:
- Bryan Steil
- Mark Pocan -- Cosponsor
- Derrick Van Orden
- Gwen Moore -- Cosponsor
- Scott Fitzgerald
- Glenn Grothman
- Thomas Tiffany
- Mike Gallagher
Wyoming
Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)
- Anna Maria Swanson
Your Senate Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operators Anna Maria Swanson. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Your Senators:
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operators Anna Maria Swanson. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Representatives from Wyoming by Congressional District:
- Harriet Hageman (At Large)
District of Columbia
Your Hello Girls: 1 (Supervisor)
- Eileen Elise Munro
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to the District of Columbia, Supervisor Eileen Elise Munro. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Delegate from the District of Columbia:
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (At Large) -- Cosponsor
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
No Hello Girls from Puerto Rico - but you can still help!
Your House of Representatives Message:
Hello,
Thank you for your continued service to our country.
As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.
223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.
I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.
Thank you.
Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico:
- Jenniffer González-Colón (At Large) -- Cosponsor
Others
Other Hello Girls: 7
Beyond those women listed above were 7 additional unit members with no known connections to any state; all 7 believed to be foreign nationals. They are:
- Jean Lois Cunningham (Supervisor) Canadian
- Frances Des Jardine, Canadian
- Edith Dodson, Belgian (either a university student or a first-generation immigrant)
- Bernadette Genevieve Doucette, Canadian
- Winifred Hardy, Canadian
- Germaine Marie Anne Lamontagne, Canadian
- Alice Veronica Ward, Canadian