Women's Army Corps (WAC) Technician Thelma M. Mersch Laces Up the New Field Boots
Women's Army Corps (WACs) Technician (T/5) Thelma M. Mersch of Cincinnati, Ohio is wearing the new field uniform chosen by the WACs. This uniform was considered the most practical for field tent work and consisted of field boots, "High Top" slacks and wool shirt. Mersch was stationed with the WAC 6669th Headquarters Platoon supporting the Fifth Army stationed somewhere in the Sparanise area of Italy.