Women in WWII: Ilene Hall Enlisted to Follow Her Husband to War
Our American Stories
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4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 8 May 2026
⏱️ 20 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of Our American Stories, during World War II, women entered the military and workforce in record numbers, taking on roles once occupied by men. The Women’s Army Corps became a path for thousands who wanted to support the war effort.
But for Ilene Hall, the decision was personal. After marrying in March 1943, and with her husband completing his training and preparing to ship overseas, the young woman from Canton, Ohio, decided not to let an ocean separate them. Here she is to share her story!
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| 1:03.9 | Let's follow Eileen Hall's incredible journey across Europe as she searches for her husband |
| 1:10.4 | in the middle of World War II. |
| 1:12.8 | Eileen was a member in the Women's Army Corps, or WAC. |
| 1:17.3 | We got together with Eileen and her daughter, Sherry, who both live in Canton, Ohio. |
| 1:23.2 | Here's Eileen. |
| 1:25.7 | I'm from Canton, Ohio. |
| 1:28.5 | I was born in 10, 11, 23, and my mother and dad had a restaurant in downtown Canton, and we had |
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