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RHaught	Posted: July 12, 2007 01:31 pm
Sublocotenent Group: Members Posts: 404 Member No.: 93 Joined: August 30, 2003	Have been asked by some friends here in the states who are interested in women's roles in the Romanian army during WWII. Since the German army and the Allies utilized women for various duties seems logical that Romania did the same. What were their roles and duties? Does anyone know about what type of uniforms were used? Will pass information along to them as it arrives in posts. Thanks

dragos	Posted: February 01, 2008 11:48 pm
Admin Group: Admin Posts: 2397 Member No.: 2 Joined: February 11, 2003	As far as I know, they served in the medical system (nurses), in logistics and administration (for example mail censorship).

mabadesc	Posted: February 05, 2008 01:58 am
Locotenent colonel Group: Members Posts: 803 Member No.: 40 Joined: July 11, 2003	I think they worked in propaganda as well - producing newsreels, photos, etc. Here is an example of a woman in uniform - she is also wearing a medal. In addition, it was fairly common for wives and daughters of officers to volunteer as nurses / nurses aides at military infirmaries and hospitals, either behind the front lines or inside Romania or Romanian-occupied territories. However, they acted as volunteers for the Red Cross or charitable organizations. They were not enrolled in the army. Hope this helps.

Kepi	Posted: February 05, 2008 06:08 am
Sublocotenent Group: Members Posts: 432 Member No.: 680 Joined: September 28, 2005	Very nice photo! The lady is probably a medic as she carries “The Sanitary Merit” cross. She wears a kind of summer military uniform with a “rubashka” (very common among the Romanian officers on the Eastern Front) and the “Sam Browne” belt with diagonal strap (that was carried only by officers). Very interesting is also the “Propaganda Service” badge carried above the right breast pocket by the cameraman on the right. This post has been edited by Kepi on February 05, 2008 06:11 am

RHaught	Posted: February 05, 2008 10:34 pm
Sublocotenent Group: Members Posts: 404 Member No.: 93 Joined: August 30, 2003	Great and thanks for the info. Trying to open up reenacting more to females so it starts to grow even more. Any other pics that can be posted are great along with what they would usually have worn in the branch they served it along with any gear.

cainele_franctiror	Posted: March 23, 2008 04:55 pm
Sublocotenent Group: Members Posts: 449 Member No.: 334 Joined: September 01, 2004	Some very famous women were pilots in White Squadron. Actually, I'm sure that everybody know that.

C-2	Posted: March 23, 2008 05:57 pm
General Medic Group: Hosts Posts: 2453 Member No.: 19 Joined: June 23, 2003	They were civilians-volunteers. Not part of the army.

cainele_franctiror	Posted: March 23, 2008 06:25 pm
Sublocotenent Group: Members Posts: 449 Member No.: 334 Joined: September 01, 2004	Yes, but they deserved to be mentioned

C-2	Posted: March 23, 2008 08:26 pm
General Medic Group: Hosts Posts: 2453 Member No.: 19 Joined: June 23, 2003	We did. An interv. with Mariana Dragescu was taken about two years ago,and hopefully will be on the site soon.

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