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The Spirit of the Memorial at Work:
One Woman's 18-year Quest to Register Her WAC SisterPictures and Memorabilia from
Elizabeth "Lou" (Fisher) Creighton's WAC Scrapbook
A Massillion, OH, native, Elizabeth "Lou" Fisher enlisted in the WAC in March 1960. She sucessfully completed Basic Military Training Program at WAC Center, Ft. McClellan, AL, on May 18, 1960. Image courtesy of Lou Creighton.
Notice of Lou's achievements during recruit training were published in a hometown paper near Massillion, OH, circa 1960. She was awarded a certificate of achievement for her superior academic record, military conduct and discipline. Image courtesy of Lou Creighton.
Immediately following basic training, then-PVT Fisher attended Advanced Individual training in stenography, also at Ft. McClellan, from May 23-July 14, 1960. Image courtesy of Lou Creighton.
When she reported to her first duty assignment at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Lou (left) met fellow WAC Judy Buchanan. The pair, pictured here at Aberdeen in March 1961, became fast friends and they have enjoyed a 47-year friendship. Photo courtesy of Lou Creighton.
C. Curtis Morgan (left) clasps a silver identification bracelet on the wrist of PFC Lou Fisher at a ceremony held at Aberdeen Proving Ground, April 1961. The presentation was one of several awards to PFC Fisher, who was named the WAC of the quarter. She was cited for outstanding performance for the period April-June 1961. PFC Fisher was a stenographer at the Engineering Testing Branch, Development and Proof Services. She was assigned to Co. C (WAC), Special Troops, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. USA Photo, courtesy of Lou Creighton.
Friends for nearly a half century, pictured are (from left), Lou (Fisher) Creighton, Loy Creighton, Harlon Grubb and Judy (Buchanan) Grubb.
Photo courtesy of Lou Crieghton.
