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Domestic News November 6, 1943

Jackson Advocate

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi

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At Fort Huachuca, SCU WAC section selects Army mule Susie as mascot, inspired by 92nd Division's buffalo. Photo shows WACs Vertie Hays, George Singleton, Freddie McCray, Vivian Ward, Frances Rollins, and attendant Pfc. Lemon Bradley with Susie.

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WACS Choose Army Mule For Mascot

FORT HUACHUCA-(SNS)-Not to be outdone by the 92nd division stationed here, whose members have a buffalo for a mascot, members of the SCU WAC section have settled their mutual affection on Susie, a strong and determined Army mule. Pictured here with Susie are WACs Vertie Hays, Knoxville, Tenn.; George Singleton, Wilkes Barre, Pa.; Pyt. Freddie McCray, staff photographer; WAC's Vivian Ward, Robbins, Ill.; Frances Rollins, Russell, Ky.; Susie and her attendant, Pfc. Lemon Bradley. Susie gets "kicking" mad when anybody messes with her girls. (Earle Morris Photo)

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Wacs Army Mule Mascot Fort Huachuca Susie 92nd Division

What entities or persons were involved?

Vertie Hays George Singleton Pyt. Freddie Mccray Vivian Ward Frances Rollins Pfc. Lemon Bradley Susie

Where did it happen?

Fort Huachuca

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Primary Location

Fort Huachuca

Key Persons

Vertie Hays George Singleton Pyt. Freddie Mccray Vivian Ward Frances Rollins Pfc. Lemon Bradley Susie

Event Details

Members of the SCU WAC section at Fort Huachuca chose Susie, an Army mule, as their mascot, following the 92nd division's buffalo mascot. Pictured with Susie are WACs Vertie Hays of Knoxville, Tenn.; George Singleton of Wilkes Barre, Pa.; Pyt. Freddie McCray, staff photographer; WAC Vivian Ward of Robbins, Ill.; Frances Rollins of Russell, Ky.; and Susie's attendant, Pfc. Lemon Bradley. Susie gets 'kicking' mad when anybody messes with her girls.

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