Two Ordnance Wrens in Liverpool reassemble a section of a pom-pom gun during the Second World War. The Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS; popularly and officially known as the Wrens) was the women's branch of the United Kingdom 's Royal Navy.

U-Boat Wargamers tells the story of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) who helped take down Germany's fearsome U-boats. The show airs Tuesdays at 9pm on Sky HISTORY. The Women's Royal Naval Service was formed in 1917.

Jul 2, 2021 · The Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS), also known as the Wrens, was formed in 1917 during the First World War, as a branch of the Royal Navy. The initial intention behind the Wrens was that the service would free up men for frontline action by serving in roles such as cooks, dispatch riders and sail-makers.

Mar 15, 2023 · The volunteers of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) carried out plenty of thankless tasks during the war, but they also performed crucial duties that helped win the war. Elisabeth Shipton delves into its history and recounts the tales of the plucky ‘Wrens’ – from cleaners to mechanics – who made up its ranks

Only a century ago, it was unthinkable for women to serve in the armed forces but heavy losses at sea during the early years of the First World War prompted the Royal Navy to form the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS).

May 26, 2024 · During the Second World War, over 74,000 women served in the Women‘s Royal Naval Service (WRNS), popularly known as the Wrens. These brave women stepped up to serve their country in a time of crisis, taking on vital roles that …

Jul 28, 2012 · All about the WRNS or as they are better known, The Wrens, amongst the hardest working Women of World War Two, working for the Royal Navy at home and abroad. Wrens in WW2 were close to the action.

May 30, 2024 · These women occupied 200 different positions as switchboard operators, signallers, coders, writers, electricians, drivers and mechanics. During World War II, 303 of them lost their lives.

In 1939 the first female students, the WRNS (Women’s Royal Naval Service) were admitted to the Royal Naval College. The women, known as ‘Wrens’ were at first stationed in Queen Anne Court, opposite the Chapel, but during WWII they were moved to …

Jul 2, 2016 · There is no national Wren organization though there were a number of separate ones across Canada… sadly depleting. The average Wartime Wren WRCNS is at least 89. Return of Wrens was 1952 and up to 1966/7, then became CF Maritime Command. 2017 is 75th anniversary of the founding of the Wrens.