Support a Congressional Gold Medal for the WWI Hello Girls!

Alabama

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Tommy Tuberville
• Katie Britt

Alaska

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Lisa Murkowski
• Dan Sullivan

Arizona

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Kyrsten Sinema
• Mark Kelly

Arkansas

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Alice Julia Borresen

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including one with connections to our state, Operator Alice Julia Borresen. 

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.

Your Senators: 

• John Bosman
• Tom Cotton

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, 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.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Dianne Feinstein
• Alex Padilla

Colorado

Your Hello Girls: 4 (Operators)

• Albertine M. Aarents
• Zada Freelove Black
• Anita Lenora Chance
• Kathleen Mitchell

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including four with connections to our state, Operators Albertine M. Aarents, Zada Freelove Black, Anita Lenora Chance, and Kathleen Mitchell. 

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.

Your Senators: 

• Michael Bennet
• John Hickenlooper

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including five with connections to our state, Supervisors Elizabeth R. Roby and Isabelle Villiers, and Operators Helen Elizabeth Hill, Mary Isabelle Macdonald.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Richard Blumenthal
• Chris Murphy

Delaware

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Tom Carper
• Chris Coons

Florida

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Senator Scott,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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? Senator Marco Rubio already has, and I would appreciate your support as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Marco Rubio
• Rick Scott

Georgia

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Male First Lieutenant)

• Eugene Du Bose Hill (First Lieutenant, Unit Commander)

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including one with connections to our state, First Lieutenant Eugene Du Bose Hill, the male commanding officer of the unit.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Jon Ossoff
• Raphael Warnock

Hawaii

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Brian Schatz
• Mazie Hirono

Idaho

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Anna Marie Campbell
• Hazel May Hammond

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anna Marie Campbell and Hazel May Hammond. 

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.

Your Senators: 

• Mike Crapo
• Jim Risch

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, 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.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Dick Durbin
• Tammy Duckworth

Indiana

Your Hello Girls: 4 (Operators)

• Helen Bixby
• Bertha A. Carrel
• Martha L. Carrel
• Elizabeth Marion Shovar

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including four with connections to our state, Operators Helen Bixby, Bertha A. Carrel, Martha L. Carrel, and Elizabeth Marion Shovar.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Todd Young
• Mike Braun

Iowa

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Anna Adline Kinney

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Adline Kinney.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Chuck Grassley
• Joni Ernst

Kansas

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Jerry Moran
• Roger "Doc" Marshall

Kentucky

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Darnaby Henton

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including one with connections to our state, Operator Darnaby Henton.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Mitch McConnell
• Rand Paul

Louisiana

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Anna Josephine Davis

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Josephine Davis.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Bill Cassidy
• John Kennedy

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, 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.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Susan Collins
• Angus King

Maryland

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Ben Cardin
• Chris Van Hollen

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, 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.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Elizabeth Warren
• Ed Markey

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 Message:

Dear Senator Stabenow,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, 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.

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? Senator Peters already has, and I hope you will choose to join him.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Debbie Stabenow
• Gary Peters

Minnesota

Your Hello Girls: 5 (Operators)

• Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
• Delta Eva Hagan
• Margaret Genevieve Olker
• Marie Ponsolle
• Estella Syvilla Russell

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including five with connections to our state: Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre, Delta Eva Hagan, Margaret Genevieve Olker, Marie Ponsolle, and Estella Syvilla Russell.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Amy Klobuchar
• Tina Smith

Mississippi

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Roger Wicker
• Cindy Hyde-Smith

Missouri

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Lucile M. de Jersey
• Miriam de Jersey

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including two with connections to our state: sisters Lucile and Miriam de Jersey.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Josh Hawley
• Eric Schmitt

Montana

Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Supervisor, 2 Operators)

• Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier (Supervisor)
• Merle Egan
• Celina Anna Grimeke

Your Message:

Senator Daines,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including three with connections to our state: Supervisor Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier and Operators Merle Egan and Celina Anna Grimeke.

Senator Jon Tester from our state is the author of this bill. On the centenary of the Hello Girls' return from France, will you join him by signing on as a co-sponsor while encouraging your colleagues to do so?

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jon Tester
• Steve Daines

Nebraska

Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Chief Operator, 2 Operators)

• Geneva Mildred Marsh (Chief Operator)
• Georgette Yvonne Schaerr
• Nell Susan Wilkins

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including three with connections to our state, Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh and Operators Georgette Yvonne Schaerr and Nell Susan Wilkins. 

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.

Your Senators: 

• Deb Fischer
• Pete Ricketts

Nevada

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Anallen Jackson
• Margaret P. Kervin

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anallen Jackson and Margaret P. Kervin.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Catherine Cortez Masto
• Jacky Rosen

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, 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.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Jeanne Shaheen
• Maggie Hassan

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including four with connections to our state, Chief Operator Grace Banker, Supervisor Marie L. Beraud, and Operators Suzanne M Beraud and Louisette H. Gavard. Banker was one of 18 Signal Corps officers to receive the Distinguished Service Medal, out of 16,000 serving during the war.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Bob Menendez
• Cory Booker

New Mexico

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Martin Heinrich
• Ben Ray Luján

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, 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.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Chuck Schumer
• Kirsten Gillibrand

North Carolina

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Thom Tillis
• Ted Budd

North Dakota

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis
• Marie Antoinette Gagnon

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis and Marie Antoinette Gagnon.

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.

Your Senators: 

• John Hoeven
• Kevin Cramer

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, 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.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Sherrod Brown
• J.D. Vance

Oklahoma

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• James Lankford
• Markwayne Mullin

Oregon

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Eleanore Anastasia Brown
• Eglantine Rose Moussu

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including two with connections to our state, Operators Eleanore Anastasia Brown and Eglantine Rose Moussu.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Ron Wyden
• Jeff Merkley

Pennsylvania

Your Hello Girls: 6 (Operators)

• Georgette Julia Boehrer
• Jane Elizbeth Conroy
• Rosemary de Montauzan
• Hortense Levy
• Katherine H. Robinson
• Clara Whitney

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, 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.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Bob Casey
• John Fetterman

Rhode Island

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer
• Ida Trahan

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including two with connections to our state, Operators Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer and Ida Trahan.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Jack Reed
• Sheldon Whitehouse

South Carolina

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Lindsey Graham
• Tim Scott

South Dakota

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• John Thune
• Mike Rounds

Tennessee

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Senator Alexander,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

Senator Blackburn served as the bill's original co-sponsor. On the centenary of the Hello Girls' return from France, will you join her and sign on as a co-sponsor while encouraging your colleagues to do so?

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Marsha Blackburn
• Bill Hagerty

Texas

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Cora Louise Jane Beraud
• Elizabeth Ann Browne

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud and Elizabeth Ann Browne.

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.

Your Senators: 

• John Cornyn
• Ted Cruz

Utah

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Emelia Katharine Lumpert
• Mary Marshall

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including two with connections to our state, Operators Emelia Katharine Lumpert and Mary Marshall.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Mike Lee
• Mitt Romney

Vermont

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including one with connections to our state, Operator Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Bernie Sanders
• Peter Welch

Virginia

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Mark Warner
• Tim Kaine

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 Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including 20 with connections to our state. That makes Washington the fourth most-represented state in the entire unit.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Patty Murray
• Maria Cantwell

West Virginia

No Hello Girls-but you can still help!

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, representing 33 states. Their service laid the groundwork for the generations of women-veterans who have followed them into our nation's service.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Joe Manchin
• Shelley Moore Capito

Wisconsin

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
• Martina A. Heynen.

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including two with connections to our state, Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre and Martina A. Heynen.

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.

Your Senators: 

• Ron Johnson
• Tammy Baldwin

Wyoming

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Anna Maria Swanson

Your Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 206, 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, including one with connections to our state, Operators Anna Maria Swanson.

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.

Your Senators: 

• John Barrasso
• Cynthia Lummis

Others

Other Hello Girls: 8

Beyond those women listed above were 8 additional unit members with no known connections to any state. This includes one resident of the District of Columbia and 7 foreign nationals. They are:

• Eileen Elise Munro (Supervisor) Washington, D.C.
• 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