About Jocelyn Woollcombe
Lived 1898 – 1986 (aged 87). Jocelyn Woollcombe was a sailor.
Dame Jocelyn May Woollcombe, (9 May 1898 – 30 January 1986) was Director of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) from 1946 to 1950.
She joined the WRNS as a chief officer in August 1939 and was promoted superintendent on 14 May 1940.
Honours She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1944 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1950.
Post-war
Hon. ADC to HM, the King – 1949 General Secretary, British Council for Aid to Refugees (Hungarian Section) – 1957–1958 Governor, The Sister Trust – 1956–1965 Governor WRNS Benevolent Trust – 1942–1967 President, Association of Wrens – 1959–1981
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Who was Jocelyn Woollcombe?
Head, Women's Royal Naval Service during World War II
When was Jocelyn Woollcombe born?
Jocelyn Woollcombe was born on 9 May 1898.
When did Jocelyn Woollcombe die?
Jocelyn Woollcombe died on 30 January 1986.
What was Jocelyn Woollcombe's occupation?
Jocelyn Woollcombe was a sailor.
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