A Congressional Gold Medal for the WWI Hello Girls!

The Signal Corps Female Telephone Operators Unit (Female) deployed overseas in six "Groups" each transported in a different ship in case any were sunk on the journey.

Units 1-4 were commanded by a "Chief Operator" who was the equivalent of a Lieutenant. However, they were not commissioned to avoid giving them authority over men. Groups 5 and 6 were commanded by male officers, who also served as the commanding and executive officers of the entire unit. Group 7 did not deploy to France due to the Armistice on November 11, 1918.

"Supervisors" were women who fulfilled the roles of non-commissioned officers within each Group. Again, they bore relative ranks so that their male counterparts outranked them. Most women served as "Operators" equivalent in authority to enlisted soldiers. However, all of the women were quartered and transported in the officers' section of ships, camps, and barracks.

This list was created by staff and volunteers of the United States World War One Centennial Commission after careful examination of individual service records, departure and arrival lists from France, and a previous list compiled by the National Archives, which this list supplants. Some women are affiliated with more than one state; this reflects cases where a residential address differs from a primary address. To illustrate, some of the women were university students when they enlisted, and were studying away from their homes. These women would be counted in both states per our classification. For questions or further details, please contact us at hellogirls@worldwar1centennial.org.

The full list of 223 women and 2 men that deployed to France in Group 1-6, and Group 7 that did not deploy, is as follows:

GROUP 1:

Chief Operator Grace Banker
Supervisor Jean Lois Cunningham
Supervisor Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter
Supervisor Renee Messelin
Supervisor Minnie Rowena Richards
Melina Julia Adam
Ida Eulalie Audet
Jeanne Bouchet
Almeria Capistran
Estella Ismery Caron
Anna Josephine Davis
Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis
Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau
Marie Louise Ford
Esther Valentine Fresnel
Marie Antoinette Gagnon
Charlotte M. Gyss
Winifred Hardy
Leontine Marine Lamoreux
Rose Julia Langelier
Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc
Louise Le Breton
Raymonde Le Breton
Minerva Gladys Nadeau
Helen Agnes Naismith
Frances Bigelow Paine
Bertha Plamondon
Suzanne Prevot
Georgette Yvonne Schaerr
Agnes Mary Theriault
Fernande Jacquelane Van Balkon
Alice Veronica Ward
Clara Whitney

GROUP 2:

Chief Operator Inez Crittenden
Supervisor Isabelle Villiers
Albertine M. Aarents
Margaret Anderson
Julie S. Barrere
Marguerite S. Bleyeres
Emma Marie Brousseau
Bertha A. Carrel
Martha L. Carrel
Edith Dodson
Louise M. Essirard
Anne C. Fox
Lydia C. Gelinas
Darnaby Henton
Martina A. Heynen
Denise Ingram
Anallen Jackson
Ethel S. Keyser
Florence F. Keyser
Anna Laborde
Marie Joanie Lemaire
Martha M. Libert
Marie A. N. Mac Intyre
Millicent Martin
Pauline Mc Dermott
Kathleen Mitchell
Helen Ruth Orb
Drucilla Skone Palmer
Laurence Helen Pechin
F. Helene Perreten
Marie Ponsolle
Katherine H. Robinson
M. Olive Shaw
Marion A. Taylor
Evelyn Thomas
Marjorie Thomas
Hildegarde Van Brunt
Ethelyn White

GROUP 3:

Chief Operator Nellie F. Snow
Supervisor Marie L. Beraud
Supervisor Elizabeth R. Roby
Marie Blanche Belanger
Suzanne M Beraud
Michele F. Blanc
Marie Louise Bousquet
Suzanne Coheleach
Lucile M de Jersey
Miriam de Jersey
Frances Des Jardine
Maria Flood
Yvonne M. Gauthier
Louisette H. Gavard
Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
Adele Louise Hoppock
Burtha Matignon Hunt
Margaret G. Hutchins
Janet R. Jones
Margaret P. Kervin
A. Maude McMullen
Marguerite H. Milner
Eugenie Racicot
Dorothy L. Sage
Bertha J. Verkler
Lillian R. Verkler
Berthe Wuilleumier

GROUP 4:

Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh
Supervisor Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf
Supervisor Beatrice Josephine Francfort
Supervisor Eleanor Rowena Hoppock
Supervisor Eileen Elise Munro
Supervisor Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier
Charlotte E. Anderson
Berthe Lina Arlaud
Louise Ludavie Armand
Irma Rameline Armanet
Madeline Felicie Antoinette Catherine Batta
Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer
Cora Louise Jane Beraud
Lucienne Nadine Bigou
Georgette Julia Boehrer
Alice Julia Borresen
Eleanore Anastasia Brown
Agnes Grace Burke
Marthe Mary Carroul
Louise Rose Madeleine Chaix
Marguerite Helen Chenot
Evelyn Mary Tilleard Cooper
Juliette Louise Courtial
Eugenie Jeannette Couture
Ruth Emma Couturier
Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel
Alma Helen Lorentzia Hawkins
Helen Elizabeth Hill
Kathleen Mary Hyatt
Germaine Marie Anne Lamontagne
Jane Louise Lang
Marie Alexandrine Lange
Ida Blanche Lanz
Evelyn Claire Lariviere
Marie Alexine Lassalle
Marie Edmee Le Roux
Jeanna Catherine Victoire Legallet
Celestine Angele Leguia
Aurelie Cecile Lucier
Emelia Katharine Lumpert
Louise Eugenie Maclin
Mary Marshall
Marguerite Marie Cecile Martin
Pauline Jeanne Francoise McDonnell
Marjorie Leslie McKillop
Eglantine Rose Moussu
Lalla Rookh Munoz
Lillie Marie Elizabeth Poirier Noble
Mary Catharine O'Rourke
Leonie Camille Peyron
Alice Raymond
Camille Fanny Rieder
Emma Riendeau
Marie Louise Catharine Ruffe
Doris Edith Summers
Ida Trahan
Ellen Mildred Turner
Melanie Marie Van Gastel
Stella Mary Viau
Jennie Rose Young

GROUP 5:

1st LT Eugene Du Bose Hill
Supervisor Helen Cook
Louise Barbour
Christine Vivian Bickford
Zada Freelove Black
Agnes Elizabeth Blazine
Jessie Douglas Brown
Helen Hunt Carey
Anita Lenora Chance
Merle Egan
Sarah Fairbrother
Norma Gail Finch
Irene Alice Gifford
Laura Gridley
Helen May Hayes
Martha May Henshaw
Faye Ruth Honey
Ruth Keeping
Anna Adline Kinney
Grace Bernice Knall
Mildred Lewis
Elizabeth Macauley
Marguerite Mahoney
Florence O'Brien
Ena Robb
Mary Ellen Sealey
Annie Frances Sheerin
Elizabeth Marion Shovar
Vera Sjostrom
Louise Margaret Wilcox
Nell Susan Wilkins

GROUP 6:

2nd LT William Frank Packard Jr. 
Supervisor Marion Campbell Swan
Corah Helen Bartlett
Helen Bixby
Ruth Boucher
Marion Beryl Broderick
Elizabeth Ann Browne
Anna Marie Campbell
Jane Elizbeth Conroy
Rosemary de Montauzan
Lora Ellen Disbrowe
Bernadette Genevieve Doucette
Lydia Eugenia Erickson
Mae Alice Ganley
Minnie Hermine Goldman
Louise Gordon
Helma Greenland
Celia Anna Grimmeke
Delta Eva Hagan
Hazel May Hammond
Agnes Theresa Honley
Elizabeth Horsman
Maude Edna Johnson
Oleda Ruth Joure
Frances Willard Laney
Mabel Cora Lapp
Hortense Levy
Mary Isabelle Macdonald
Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell
Margaret Genevieve Olker
Anne May Ostrander
Estella Syvilla Russell
Mary Anne Steele
Mary Caroline Story
Anna Maria Swanson
Elsie Lizzie Wolloff

GROUP 7*
*Note: Group 7 was ready to board ships for France when the Armistice came, so they did not deploy, but all had volunteered, were fully trained, and ready to serve in combat.

Supervisor Emma A. Lundell*
Aurelie C. Asten*
Nancy D. Baines*
Marguerite Blanchet*
Anita Brown*
Satie M. Brown*
Berthe Brunei*
Marguerite E. Carpentier*
Alice M. Cazasus*
Helene Champrigand*
Elizabeth M. Chesbrough*
Ruth Clarke*
Elise O. Corto*
Olive L. Creelman*
Gilda B. Coulern*
Marguerite Derlis*
Marguerite De Saulles*
Dorothy E. Dunbar*
Ethel C. Elkins*
Mathilde Ferrie*
Catherine Français*
Elsa Freeman*
Gwendolyn Greene*
Yvonne R. Haas*
Aurelie Hermitte*
Marie Hess*
Marie D. James*
Cecile Joncas*
Margaret O. Jones*
Ida P. Keen*
Alice Lambert*
Alice Langellier*
Sophie T. Lefebvre*
Marie D. Lenglet*
Enid A. Mack*
Mary E. McCredy*
Thelma Miller*
Marguerite Monnet*
Elise Montgomery*
Jeanne Poutz-Nogues*
Marie G. Rennick*
Lena Roy*
Margaret Ruddy*
Frances L. St. John*
Anne H. Spencer*
Marie Steen*
Ida Tasartez*
Helen Temime*
Eugenia Thomann*
Elizabeth F. Thorne*
Gabrielle Toby*
Helene Toby*
Mildred Wakefield*
Dorothea E. Walker*
Margaret Whalen*
Margaret S. Wilson*
Gertrude Zohrlaut*

No Hello Girls from Alabama-but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Tommy Tuberville
• Katie Britt --  Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Alabama by Congressional District

1. Jerry Carl
2. Barry Moore
3. Mike Rogers
4. Robert Aderholt -- Cosponsor
5. Dale Strong
6. Gary Palmer
7. Terri Sewell  -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from Alaska - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Lisa Murkowski -- Cosponsor
• Dan Sullivan

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Alaska by Congressional District:

• Mary Peltola (At Large) -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from Arizona - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Kyrsten Sinema -- Cosponsor
• Mark Kelly -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Arizona by Congressional District:

1. David Schweikert
2. Eli Crane 
3. Ruben Gallego -- Cosponsor
4. Greg Stanton -- Cosponsor
5. Andy Biggs
6. Juan Ciscomani -- Cosponsor
7. Raul Grijalva -- Cosponsor
8. Debbie Lesko
9. Paul Gosar

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Alice Julia Borresen

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Alice Julia Borresen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Boozman  -- Cosponsor
• Tom Cotton -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Alice Julia Borresen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Arkansas by Congressional District:

1. Eric Crawford --  Cosponsor
2. French Hill  --  Cosponsor
3. Steve Womack
4. Bruce Westerman --  Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 45 (1 Chief Operator, 44 Operators)

• Inez Crittenden (Chief Operator)
• Charlotte E. Anderson
• Irma Rameline Armanet
• Ruth Boucher
• Jeanne Bouchet
• Marie Louise Bousquet
• Jessie Douglas Brown
• Marthe Mary Carroul
• Louise Rose Madeleine Chaix
• Evelyn Mary Tilleard Cooper
• Juliette Louise Courtial
• Lucile M. de Jersey
• Miriam de Jersey
• Helma Greenland
• Laura Gridley
• Burtha Matignon Hunt
• Maude Edna Johnson
• Grace Bernice Knall
• Anna Laborde
• Marie Alexandrine Lange
• Marie Alexine Lassalle
• Louise Le Breton
• Raymonde Le Breton
• Jeanna Catherine Victoire Legallet
• Marie Joanie Lemaire
• Marguerite Mahoney
• Marguerite Marie Cecile Martin
• Pauline Jeanne Francoise McDonnell
• Marguerite H. Milner
• Lalla Rookh Munoz
• Helen Agnes Naismith
• Lillie Marie Elizabeth Poirier Noble
• Anne May Ostrander
• Laurence Helen Pechin
• Leonie Camille Peyron
• Bertha Plamondon
• Marie Louise Catharine Ruffe
• Hildegarde Van Brunt
• Melanie Marie Van Gastel
• Marguerite Blanchet*
• Marguerite E. Carpentier*
• Alice M. Cazasus*
• Mathilde Ferrie*
• Mary E. McCredy*
• Helen Temime*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 39 with connections to our state. Among that number is Chief Operator Inez Crittenden, Chief Operator of the 2nd Group, one of the two women killed while serving her country in uniform. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Alex Padilla -- Cosponsor
• Laphonza Romanique Butler

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 39 with connections to our state. Among that number is Chief Operator Inez Crittenden, Chief Operator of the 2nd Group, one of the two women killed while serving her country in uniform. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

On the centenary of the Hello Girls' return from France, will you sign on as a co-sponsor and encourage your colleagues to do so?

Thank you.

Representatives from California by Congressional District:

1. Doug LaMalfa
2. Jared Huffman -- Cosponsor
3. Kevin Kiley
4. Mike Thompson -- Cosponsor
5. Tom McClintock
6. Ami Bera -- Cosponsor
7. Doris Matsui -- Cosponsor
8. John Garamendi -- Cosponsor
9. Josh Harder -- Cosponsor
10. Mark DeSaulnier -- Cosponsor
11. Nancy Pelosi  -- Cosponsor
12. Barbara Lee -- Cosponsor
13. John Duarte
14. Eric Swalwell -- Cosponsor
15. Kevin Mullin -- Cosponsor
16. Anna Eshoo -- Cosponsor
17. Ro Khanna --  Cosponsor
18. Zoe Lofgren -- Cosponsor
19. Jimmy Panetta -- Cosponsor
20. Vince Fong
21. Jim Costa -- Cosponsor
22. David Valadao -- Cosponsor
23. Jay Obernolte
24. Salud Carbajal -- Cosponsor
25. Raul Ruiz -- Cosponsor
26. Julia Brownley -- Cosponsor
27. Mike Garcia
28. Judy Chu --  Cosponsor
29. Tony Cardenas --  Cosponsor
30. Adam Schiff -- Cosponsor
31. Grace Napolitano -- Cosponsor
32. Brad Sherman -- Cosponsor
33. Pete Aguilar -- Cosponsor
34. Jimmy Gomez -- Cosponsor
35. Norma Torres -- Cosponsor
36. Ted Lieu --  Cosponsor
37. Sydney Kamlager-Dove --  Cosponsor
38. Linda Sanchez -- Cosponsor
39. Mark Takano --  Cosponsor
40. Young Kim
41. Ken Calvert -- Cosponsor
42. Robert Garcia -- Cosponsor
43. Maxine Waters --  Cosponsor
44. Nanette Barragan -- Cosponsor
45. Michelle Steel
46. Lou Correa --  Cosponsor
47. Katie Porter --  Cosponsor
48. Darrell Issa  -- Cosponsor
49. Mike Levin --  Cosponsor
50. Scott Peters -- Cosponsor
51. Sara Jacobs --  Cosponsor
52. Juan Vargas -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 4 (Operators)

• Albertine M. Aarents
• Zada Freelove Black
• Anita Lenora Chance
• Kathleen Mitchell

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Albertine M. Aarents, Zada Freelove Black, Anita Lenora Chance, and Kathleen Mitchell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Michael Bennet -- Cosponsor
• John Hickenlooper -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Albertine M. Aarents, Zada Freelove Black, Anita Lenora Chance, and Kathleen Mitchell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Colorado by Congressional District:

1. Diana DeGette --  Cosponsor
2. Joe Neguse -- Cosponsor
3. Lauren Boebert
4. Greg Lopez -- Cosponsor
5. Doug Lamborn -- Cosponsor
6. Jason Crow --  Cosponsor
7. Brittany Pettersen -- Cosponsor
8. Yadira Caraveo -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 7 (2 Supervisors, 5 Operators)

• Elizabeth R. Roby (Supervisor)
• Isabelle Villiers (Supervisor)
• Helen Elizabeth Hill
• Mildred Lewis
• Mary Isabelle Macdonald
• Elise Montgomery*
• Mildred Wakefield*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Supervisors Elizabeth R. Roby and Isabelle Villiers, and Operators Helen Elizabeth Hill, Mary Isabelle Macdonald. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Richard Blumenthal -- Cosponsor
• Chris Murphy -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Supervisors Elizabeth R. Roby and Isabelle Villiers, and Operators Helen Elizabeth Hill, Mary Isabelle Macdonald. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Connecticut by Congressional District:

1. John Larson --  Cosponsor
2. Joe Courtney --  Cosponsor
3. Rosa DeLauro -- Cosponsor
4. James Himes --  Cosponsor
5. Jahana Hayes  -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from Delaware - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Tom Carper
• Chris Coons -- Cosponsor

Your House or Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Delaware by Congressional District:

• Lisa Blunt Rochester (At Large) -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from Florida - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S. 815, the “Hello Girls” Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in WWI. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, this all-volunteer unit was denied recognition as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977. 

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Marco Rubio -- Cosponsor
• Rick Scott --  Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Florida by Congressional District:

1. Matt Gaetz
2. Neal Dunn --  Cosponsor
3. Kat Cammack --  Cosponsor
4. Aaron Bean
5. John Rutherford
6. Michael Waltz
7. Cory Mills
8. Bill Posey  -- Cosponsor
9. Darren Soto -- Cosponsor
10. Maxwell Frost -- Cosponsor
11. Daniel Webster --  Cosponsor
12. Gus Bilirakis --  Cosponsor
13. Anna Paulina Luna
14. Kathy Castor -- Cosponsor
15. Laurel Lee
16. Vern Buchanan
17. Greg Steube
18. Scott Franklin
19. Byron Donalds
20. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick -- Cosponsor
21. Brian Mast
22. Lois Frankel -- Cosponsor
23. Jared Moskowitz -- Cosponsor
24. Frederica Wilson  -- Cosponsor
25. Debbie Wasserman Schultz -- Cosponsor
26. Mario Diaz-Balart
27. Maria Salazar -- Cosponsor
28. Carlos Gimenez -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Male First Lieutenant)

• Eugene Du Bose Hill (First Lieutenant, Unit Commander)

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, First Lieutenant Eugene Du Bose Hill, the male commanding officer of the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jon Ossoff -- Cosponsor
• Raphael Warnock -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, First Lieutenant Eugene Du Bose Hill, the male commanding officer of the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Georgia by Congressional District:

1. Earl Carter -- Cosponsor
2. Sandford Bishop  -- Cosponsor
3. Drew Ferguson
4. Henry Johnson  -- Cosponsor
5. Nikema Williams  -- Cosponsor
6. Richard McCormick
7. Lucy McBath -- Cosponsor
8. Austin Scott
9. Andrew Clyde
10. Mike Collins
11. Barry Loudermilk
12. Rick Allen
13. David Scott -- Cosponsor
14. Marjorie Taylor Greene

No Hello Girls from Hawaii - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Brian Schatz -- Cosponsor
• Mazie Hirono  -- Cosponsor

Your  House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Hawaii by Congressional District:

1. Ed Case --  Cosponsor
2. Jill Tokuda -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Anna Marie Campbell
• Hazel May Hammond

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anna Marie Campbell and Hazel May Hammond. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Mike Crapo -- Cosponsor
• Jim Risch -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anna Marie Campbell and Hazel May Hammond. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Idaho by Congressional District:

1. Russ Fulcher
2. Michael Simpson

Your Hello Girls: 31 (1 Supervisor, 30 Operators)

• Renee Messelin (Supervisor)
• Cora Louise Jane Beraud
• Helen Bixby
• Helen Hunt Carey
• Lydia Eugenia Erickson
• Maria Flood
• Minnie Hermine Goldman
• Elizabeth Horsman
• Mabel Cora Lapp
• Millicent Martin
• Helen Ruth Orb
• Drucilla Skone Palmer
• Dorothy L. Sage
• Vera Sjostrom
• Evelyn Thomas
• Marjorie Thomas
• Bertha J. Verkler
• Lillian R. Verkler
• Elizabeth M. Chesbrough*
• Olive L. Creelman*
• Marguerite Derlis*
• Dorothy E. Dunbar*
• Elsa Freeman*
• Yvonne R. Haas*
• Cecile Joncas*
• Alice Lambert*
• Alice Langellier*
• Marie D. Lenglet*
• Marguerite Monnet*
• Marie G. Rennick*
• Frances L. St. John*

Your Senate  Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 18 with connections to our state: Supervisor Renee Messelin, and Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud, Helen Bixby, Helen Hunt Carey, Lydia Eugenia Erickson, Maria Flood, Minnie Hermine Goldman, Elizabeth Horsman, Mabel Cora Lapp, Millicent Martin, Helen Ruth Orb, Drucilla Skone Palmer, Dorothy L. Sage, Vera Sjostrom, Evelyn Thomas, Marjorie Thomas, Bertha J. Verkler, and Lillian R. Verkler. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Dick Durbin -- Cosponsor
• Tammy Duckworth -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 18 with connections to our state: Supervisor Renee Messelin, and Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud, Helen Bixby, Helen Hunt Carey, Lydia Eugenia Erickson, Maria Flood, Minnie Hermine Goldman, Elizabeth Horsman, Mabel Cora Lapp, Millicent Martin, Helen Ruth Orb, Drucilla Skone Palmer, Dorothy L. Sage, Vera Sjostrom, Evelyn Thomas, Marjorie Thomas, Bertha J. Verkler, and Lillian R. Verkler. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Illinois by Congressional District:

1. Jonathan Jackson -- Cosponsor
2. Robin Kelly -- Cosponsor
3. Delia Ramirez -- Cosponsor
4. Jesus Garcia -- Cosponsor
5. Mike Quigley -- Cosponsor
6. Sean Casten --  Cosponsor
7. Danny Davis  -- Cosponsor
8. Raja Krishnamoorthi -- Cosponsor
9. Janice Schakowsky --  Cosponsor
10. Bradley Schneider --  Cosponsor
11. Bill Foster -- Cosponsor
12. Mike Bost
13. Nikki Budzinski -- Cosponsor
14. Lauren Underwood --  Cosponsor
15. Mary Miller
16. Darin LaHood
17. Eric Sorensen -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 4 (Operators)

• Helen Bixby
• Bertha A. Carrel
• Martha L. Carrel
• Elizabeth Marion Shovar

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Helen Bixby, Bertha A. Carrel, Martha L. Carrel, and Elizabeth Marion Shovar. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Todd Young
• Mike Braun  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Operators Helen Bixby, Bertha A. Carrel, Martha L. Carrel, and Elizabeth Marion Shovar. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Indiana by Congressional District:

1. Frank Mrvan --  Cosponsor
2. Rudy Yakym
3. Jim Banks --  Cosponsor
4. James Baird -- Cosponsor
5. Victoria Spartz
6. Greg Pence
7. Andre Carson -- Cosponsor
8. Larry Bucshon --  Cosponsor
9. Erin Houchin

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Anna Adline Kinney

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Adline Kinney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Chuck Grassley
• Joni Ernst

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Anna Adline Kinney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Iowa by Congressional District:

1. Mariannette Miller-Meeks -- Cosponsor
2. Ashley Hinson -- Cosponsor
3. Zachary Nunn -- Cosponsor
4. Randy Feenstra

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Merle Egan

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jerry Moran -- Original Cosponsor
• Roger "Doc" Marshall

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, representing 33 states. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Kansas by Congressional District:

1. Tracy Mann
2. Jake LaTurner -- Cosponsor
3. Sharice Davids -- Original Cosponsor
4. Ron Estes

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Darnaby Henton

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Darnaby Henton. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Mitch McConnell
• Rand Paul

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Darnaby Henton. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Kentucky by Congressional District:

1. James Comer -- Cosponsor
2. Brett Guthrie
3. Morgan McGarvey -- Cosponsor
4. Thomas Massie
5. Harold Rogers
6. Andy Barr  -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Juliette Louise Courtial
• Anna Josephine Davis

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.. 

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operator Juliette Louise Courtial, and Operator Anna Josephine Davis.. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Bill Cassidy -- Cosponsor
• John Kennedy

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operator Juliette Louise Courtial, and Operator Anna Josephine Davis. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Louisiana by Congressional District:

1. Steve Scalise
2. Troy Carter -- Cosponsor
3. Clay Higgins
4. Mike Johnson
5. Julia Letlow
6. Garret Graves

Your Hello Girls: 8 (1 Supervisor, 7 Operators)

• Minnie Rowena Richards (Supervisor)
• Christine Vivian Bickford
• Ruth Emma Couturier
• Sarah Fairbrother
• Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell
• Mary Anne Steele
• Agnes Mary Theriault
• Ida P. Keen*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including seven with connections to our state: Supervisor Minnie Rowena Richards, and Operators Christine Vivian Bickford, Ruth Emma Couturier, Sarah Fairbrother, Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell, Mary Anne Steele, and Agnes Mary Theriault. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Susan Collins -- Cosponsor
• Angus King  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including seven with connections to our state: Supervisor Minnie Rowena Richards, and Operators Christine Vivian Bickford, Ruth Emma Couturier, Sarah Fairbrother, Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell, Mary Anne Steele, and Agnes Mary Theriault. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Maine by Congressional District:

1. Chellie Pingree -- Cosponsor
2. Jaren Golden --  Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from Maryland - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Ben Cardin -- Cosponsor
• Chris Van Hollen -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Maryland by Congressional District:

1. Andy Harris
2. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger  --  Cosponsor
3. John Sarbanes --  Cosponsor
4. Glenn Ivey -- Cosponsor
5. Steny Hoyer --  Cosponsor
6. David Trone -- Cosponsor
7. Kweisi Mfume -- Cosponsor
8. Jamie Raskin  -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 35 (1 Chief Operator, 4 Supervisors, 30 Operators)

• Nellie F. Snow (Chief Operator)
• Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf (Supervisor)
• Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter (Supervisor)
• Marion Campbell Swan (Supervisor)
• Isabelle Villiers (Supervisor)
• Melina Julia Adam
• Ida Eulalie Audet
• Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer
• Michele F. Blanc
• Emma Marie Brousseau
• Estella Ismery Caron
• Eugenie Jeannette Couture
• Marie Louise Ford
• Mae Alice Ganley
• Yvonne M. Gauthier
• Irene Alice Gifford
• Helen May Hayes
• Martha May Henshaw
• Agnes Theresa Honley
• Ruth Keeping
• Leontine Marine Lamoreux
• Rose Julia Langelier
• Evelyn Claire Lariviere
• Celestine Angele Leguia
• A. Maude McMullen
• Abbie Elizabeth Mitchell
• Minerva Gladys Nadeau
• Eugenie Racicot
• Emma Riendeau
• Mary Ellen Sealey
• M. Olive Shaw
• Annie Frances Sheerin
• Stella Mary Viau
• Elsie Lizzie Wolloff
• Berthe Wuilleumier

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 35 with connections to our state. That includes one of the four women to serve as a Chief Operator in the unit (Nellie F. Snow) as well as 4 of the 14 Supervisors who served with it overseas: Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf, Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter, Marion Campbell Swan, and Isabelle Villiers. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Elizabeth Warren  -- Cosponsor
• Ed Markey  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 35 with connections to our state. That includes one of the four women to serve as a Chief Operator in the unit (Nellie F. Snow) as well as 4 of the 14 Supervisors who served with it overseas: Beatrice Pauline Bourneuf, Elizabeth Gertrude Hunter, Marion Campbell Swan, and Isabelle Villiers. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Massachusetts by Congressional District:

1. Richard Neal -- Cosponsor
2. James McGovern -- Cosponsor
3. Lori Trahan -- Cosponsor
4. Jake Auchincloss -- Cosponsor
5. Katherine Clark -- Cosponsor
6. Seth Moulton -- Cosponsor
7. Ayanna Pressley -- Cosponsor
8. Stephen Lynch-- Cosponsor
9. William Keating --  Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 10 (1 Chief Operator, 9 Operators)

• Geneva Mildred Marsh (Chief Operator)
• Corah Helen Bartlett
• Marion Beryl Broderick
• Agnes Grace Burke
• Norma Gail Finch
• Louise Gordon
• Faye Ruth Honey
• Oleda Ruth Joure
• Louise Margaret Wilcox
• Satie M. Brown*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977. 

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including nine with connections to our state: Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh, and Operators Corah Helen Bartlett, Marion Beryl Broderick, Agnes Grace Burke, Norma Gail Finch, Louise Gordon, Faye Ruth Honey, Oleda Ruth Joure, and Louise Margaret Wilcox. Corah Helen Bartlett was one of the two women killed while serving her country. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Debbie Stabenow  -- Cosponsor
• Gary Peters  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including nine with connections to our state: Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh, and Operators Corah Helen Bartlett, Marion Beryl Broderick, Agnes Grace Burke, Norma Gail Finch, Louise Gordon, Faye Ruth Honey, Oleda Ruth Joure, and Louise Margaret Wilcox. Corah Helen Bartlett was one of the two women killed while serving her country. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Michigan by Congressional District:

1. Jack Bergman
2. John Moolenaar
3. Hillary Scholten -- Cosponsor
4. Bill Huizenga
5. Tim Walberg
6. Debbie Dingell -- Cosponsor
7. Elissa Slotkin -- Cosponsor
8. Daniel Kildee -- Cosponsor
9. Lisa McClain
10. John James -- Cosponsor
11. Haley Stevens -- Cosponsor
12. Rashida Tlaib -- Cosponsor
13. Shri Thanedar -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 5 (Operators)

• Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
• Delta Eva Hagan
• Margaret Genevieve Olker
• Marie Ponsolle
• Estella Syvilla Russell

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state: Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre, Delta Eva Hagan, Margaret Genevieve Olker, Marie Ponsolle, and Estella Syvilla Russell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Amy Klobuchar  -- Cosponsor
• Tina Smith -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state: Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre, Delta Eva Hagan, Margaret Genevieve Olker, Marie Ponsolle, and Estella Syvilla Russell. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Minnesota by Congressional District:

1. Brad Finstad
2. Angie Craig --  Cosponsor
3. Dean Phillips -- Cosponsor
4. Betty McCollum -- Cosponsor
5. Ilhan Omar -- Cosponsor
6. Tom Emmer
7. Michelle Fischbach
8. Pete Stauber --  Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from Mississippi - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Roger Wicker
• Cindy Hyde-Smith

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Mississippi by Congressional District:

1. Trent Kelly -- Cosponsor
2. Bennie Thompson -- Cosponsor
3. Michael Guest -- Cosponsor
4. Mike Ezell

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Lucile M. de Jersey
• Miriam de Jersey

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state: sisters Lucile and Miriam de Jersey. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Josh Hawley
• Eric Schmitt

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state: sisters Lucile and Miriam de Jersey. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Missouri by Congressional District:

1. Cori Bush -- Cosponsor
2. Ann Wagner -- Cosponsor
3. Blaine Luetkemeyer -- Cosponsor
4. Mark Alford -- Cosponsor
5. Emanuel Cleaver -- Original Sponsor
6. Sam Graves -- Original Cosponsor
7. Eric Burlison -- Cosponsor
8. Jason Smith -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Supervisor, 2 Operators)

• Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier (Supervisor)
• Merle Egan
• Celia Anna Grimmeke
• Lena Roy*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Supervisor Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier and Operators Merle Egan and Celina Anna Grimeke. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jon Tester -- Original Sponsor 
• Steve Daines

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Supervisor Mary Jane Elizabeth Vannier and Operators Merle Egan and Celina Anna Grimeke. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Montana by Congressional District:

1. Ryan Zinke-- Cosponsor
2. Matthew Rosendale

Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Chief Operator, 2 Operators)

• Geneva Mildred Marsh (Chief Operator)
• Georgette Yvonne Schaerr
• Nell Susan Wilkins

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state, Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh and Operators Georgette Yvonne Schaerr and Nell Susan Wilkins. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Deb Fischer-- Cosponsor
• Pete Ricketts

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state, Chief Operator Geneva Mildred Marsh and Operators Georgette Yvonne Schaerr and Nell Susan Wilkins. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Nebraska by Congressional District:

1. Mike Flood -- Cosponsor
2. Don Bacon -- Cosponsor
3. Adrian Smith -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Anallen Jackson
• Margaret P. Kervin

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anallen Jackson and Margaret P. Kervin. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Catherine Cortez Masto -- Cosponsor
• Jacky Rosen -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Anallen Jackson and Margaret P. Kervin. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Nevada by Congressional District:

1. Dina Titus -- Cosponsor
2. Mark Amodei -- Cosponsor
3. Susie Lee -- Cosponsor
4. Steven Horsford -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 5 (Operators)

• Lydia C. Gelinas
• Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel
• Agnes Theresa Honley
• Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc
• Aurelie Cecile Lucier

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Operators Lydia C. Gelinas, Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel, Agnes Theresa Honley, Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc, and Aurelie Cecile Lucier. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jeanne Shaheen  -- Cosponsor
• Maggie Hassan -- Original Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including five with connections to our state, Operators Lydia C. Gelinas, Vivienne Blanche Marianne Hamel, Agnes Theresa Honley, Marie Sophie Albertine Le Blanc, and Aurelie Cecile Lucier. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from New Hampshire by Congressional District:

1. Chris Pappas -- Cosponsor
2. Ann Kuster -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 6 (1 Chief Operator, 1 Supervisor, 4 Operators)

• Grace Banker (Chief Operator)
• Marie L. Beraud (Supervisor)
• Suzanne M. Beraud
• Louisette H. Gavard
• Aurelie C. Asten*
• Dorothea E. Walker*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Chief Operator Grace Banker, Supervisor Marie L. Beraud, and Operators Suzanne M Beraud and Louisette H. Gavard. Chief Operator Banker was one of 18 Signal Corps officers to receive the Distinguished Service Medal, out of 16,000 serving during the war. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Bob Menendez
• Cory Booker -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including four with connections to our state, Chief Operator Grace Banker, Supervisor Marie L. Beraud, and Operators Suzanne M Beraud and Louisette H. Gavard. Chief Operator Banker was one of 18 Signal Corps officers to receive the Distinguished Service Medal, out of 16,000 serving during the war. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from New Jersey by Congressional District:

1. Donald Norcross -- Cosponsor
2. Jefferson Van Drew -- Cosponsor
3. Andy Kim  -- Cosponsor
4. Christopher Smith -- Cosponsor
5. Josh Gottheimer -- Cosponsor
6. Frank Pallone -- Cosponsor
7. Thomas Kean
8. Robert Menendez -- Cosponsor
9. Bill Pascrell -- Cosponsor
10. LaMonica McIver -- Cosponsor
11. Mikie Sherrill -- Cosponsor
12. Bonnie Watson Coleman -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from New Mexico - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Martin Heinrich  -- Cosponsor
• Ben Ray Luján  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from New Mexico by Congressional District:

1. Melanie Stansbury -- Cosponsor
2. Gabe Vasquez --  Cosponsor
3. Teresa Leger Fernandez  -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 52 (2 Supervisors, 50 Operators)

• Helen Cook (Supervisor)
• Beatrice Josephine Francfort (Supervisor)
• Albertine M. Aarents
• Margaret Anderson
• Berthe Lina Arlaud
• Louise Ludavie Armand
• Louise Barbour
• Julie S. Barrere
• Madeline Felicie Antoinette Catherine Batta
• Marie Blanche Belanger
• Lucienne Nadine Bigou
• Agnes Elizabeth Blazine
• Marguerite S. Bleyeres
• Marguerite Helen Chenot
• Suzanne Coheleach
• Louise M. Essirard
• Anne C. Fox
• Esther Valentine Fresnel
• Louisette H. Gavard
• Charlotte M. Gyss
• Margaret G. Hutchins
• Denise Ingram
• Florence F. Keyser
• Ida Blanche Lanz
• Marie Edmee Le Roux
• Celestine Angele Leguia
• Martha M. Libert
• Marie A. N. Mac Intyre
• Elizabeth Macauley
• Louise Eugenie Maclin
• Pauline McDermott
• A. Maude McMullen
• Florence O'Brien
• Mary Catharine O'Rourke
• Frances Bigelow Paine
• A. Helene Perreten
• Suzanne Prevot
• Alice Raymond
• Camille Fanny Rieder
• Ena Robb
• Marion A. Taylor
• Fernande Jacquelane Van Balkon
• Ethelyn White
• Supervisor Emma A. Lundell*
• Nancy D. Baines*
• Helene Champrigand*
• Gilda B. Coulern*
• Marguerite De Saulles*
• Sophie T. Lefebvre*
• Elizabeth F. Thorne*
• Gabrielle Toby*
• Helene Toby*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 43 with connections to our state. The plurality of the unit was New Yorkers, including 2 of the 14 supervisors: Helen Cook and Beatrice Josephine Francfort. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Chuck Schumer  -- Cosponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 43 with connections to our state. The plurality of the unit was New Yorkers, including 2 of the 14 supervisors: Helen Cook and Beatrice Josephine Francfort. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from New York by Congressional District:

1. Nick LaLota -- Cosponsor
2. Andrew Garbarino -- Cosponsor
3. Thomas Suozzi -- Cosponsor
4. Anthony D'Esposito -- Cosponsor
5. Gregory Meeks -- Cosponsor
6. Grace Meng -- Cosponsor
7. Nydia Velazquez -- Cosponsor
8. Hakeem Jeffries
9. Yvette Clarke -- Cosponsor
10. Daniel Goldman -- Cosponsor
11. Nicole Malliotakis -- Cosponsor
12. Jerrold Nadler --  Cosponsor
13. Adriano Espaillat -- Cosponsor
14. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- Cosponsor
15. Ritchie Torres -- Cosponsor
16. Jamaal Bowman -- Cosponsor
17. Michael Lawler -- Cosponsor
18. Patrick Ryan -- Cosponsor
19. Marcus Molinaro -- Cosponsor
20. Paul Tonko -- Cosponsor
21. Elise Stefanik --  Cosponsor
22. Brandon Williams -- Cosponsor
23. Nicholas Langworthy -- Cosponsor
24. Claudia Tenney -- Cosponsor
25. Joseph Morelle -- Cosponsor
26. Timothy M. Kennedy -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from North Carolina - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Thom Tillis -- Cosponsor
• Ted Budd

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from North Carolina by Congressional District:

1. Donald Davis -- Cosponsor
2. Deborah Ross --  Cosponsor
3. Gregory Murphy -- Cosponsor
4. Valerie Foushee  -- Cosponsor
5. Virginia Foxx
6. Kathy Manning -- Cosponsor
7. David Rouzer
8. Dan Bishop
9. Richard Hudson
10. Patrick McHenry
11. Chuck Edwards --  Cosponsor
12. Alma Adams --  Cosponsor
13. Wiley Nickel -- Cosponsor
14. Jeff Jackson -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis
• Marie Antoinette Gagnon

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis and Marie Antoinette Gagnon. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Hoeven --  Cosponsor
• Kevin Cramer  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cordelia Elizabeth Dupuis and Marie Antoinette Gagnon. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from North Dakota by Congressional District:

• Kelly Armstrong (At Large) --  Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 3 (1 Male Second Lieutenant, 1 Supervisor, 1 Operator)

• William Frank Packard Jr. (Second Lieutenant)
• Helen Cook (Supervisor)
• Janet R. Jones

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Second Lieutenant William Packard, the Male second-in-command of the unit; Supervisor Helen Cook; and Operator Janet R. Jones. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Sherrod Brown -- Cosponsor
• J.D. Vance

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including three with connections to our state: Second Lieutenant William Packard, the Male second-in-command of the unit; Supervisor Helen Cook; and Operator Janet R. Jones. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Ohio by Congressional District:

1. Greg Landsman --  Cosponsor
2. Brad Wenstrup
3. Joyce Beatty -- Cosponsor
4. Jim Jordan
5. Robert Latta
6. Michael Rulli -- Cosponsor
7. Max Miller
8. Warren Davidson
9. Marcy Kaptur -- Cosponsor
10. Michael Turner -- Cosponsor
11. Shontel Brown -- Cosponsor
12. Troy Balderson -- Cosponsor
13. Emilia Sykes -- Cosponsor
14. David Joyce
15. Mike Carey -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from Oklahoma - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• James Lankford -- Cosponsor
• Markwayne Mullin

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Oklahoma by Congressional District:

1. Kevin Hern
2. Josh Brecheen
3. Frank Lucas
4. Tom Cole
5. Stephanie Bice -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 3 (Operators)

• Eleanore Anastasia Brown
• Eglantine Rose Moussu
• Ruth Clarke*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Eleanore Anastasia Brown and Eglantine Rose Moussu. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Ron Wyden --  Cosponsor
• Jeff Merkley -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Eleanore Anastasia Brown and Eglantine Rose Moussu. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Oregon by Congressional District:

1. Suzanne Bonamici -- Cosponsor
2. Cliff Bentz
3. Earl Blumenauer
4. Val Hoyle -- Cosponsor
5. Lori Chavez-DeRemer -- Cosponsor
6. Andrea Salinas -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 17 (Operators)

• Georgette Julia Boehrer
• Jane Elizbeth Conroy
• Rosemary de Montauzan
• Hortense Levy
• Katherine H. Robinson
• Clara Whitney
• Berthe Brunei*
• Ethel C. Elkins*
• Catherine Français*
• Aurelie Hermitte*
• Marie Hess*
• Marie D. James*
• Jeanne Poutz-Nogues*
• Margaret Ruddy*
• Anne H. Spencer*
• Eugenia Thomann*
• Margaret S. Wilson*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including six with connections to our state, Operators Georgette Julia Boehrer, Jane Elizbeth Conroy, Rosemary de Montauzan, Hortense Levy, Katherine H. Robinson, and Clara Whitney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Bob Casey --  Cosponsor
• John Fetterman --  Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including six with connections to our state, Operators Georgette Julia Boehrer, Jane Elizbeth Conroy, Rosemary de Montauzan, Hortense Levy, Katherine H. Robinson, and Clara Whitney. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Pennsylvania by Congressional District:

1. Brian Fitzpatrick --  Cosponsor
2. Brendan Boyle -- Cosponsor
3. Dwight Evans -- Cosponsor
4. Madeleine Dean --  Cosponsor
5. Mary Gay Scanlon --  Cosponsor
6. Chrissy Houlahan --  Cosponsor
7. Susan Wild -- Cosponsor
8. Matt Cartwright --  Cosponsor
9. Daniel Meuser --  Cosponsor
10. Scott Perry
11. Lloyd Smucker -- Cosponsor
12. Summer Lee --  Cosponsor
13. John Joyce
14. Guy Reschenthaler
15. Glenn Thompson
16. Mike Kelly -- Cosponsor
17. Christopher Deluzio --  Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer
• Ida Trahan

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer and Ida Trahan. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Jack Reed
• Sheldon Whitehouse -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Albertine Anne Marie Belhumer and Ida Trahan. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Rhode Island by Congressional District:

1. Gabe Amo  -- Cosponsor
2. Seth Magaziner -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from South Carolina - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Lindsey Graham
• Tim Scott -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from South Carolina by Congressional District:

1. Nancy Mace -- Original Cosponsor
2. Joe Wilson -- Cosponsor
3. Jeff Duncan
4. William Timmons -- Cosponsor
5. Ralph Norman
6. James Clyburn --  Cosponsor
7. Russell Fry

No Hello Girls from South Dakota - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Thune
• Mike Rounds

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representative from South Dakota by Congressional District:

• Dusty Johnson (At Large)

No Hello Girls from Tennessee - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Marsha Blackburn -- Original Cosponsor
• Bill Hagerty

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Tennessee by Congressional District:

1. Diana Harshbarger
2. Tim Burchett
3. Charles Fleischmann -- Cosponsor
4. Scott DesJarlais
5. Andrew Ogles
6. John Rose -- Cosponsor
7. Mark Green
8. David Kustoff -- Cosponsor
9. Steve Cohen-- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Cora Louise Jane Beraud
• Elizabeth Ann Browne

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud and Elizabeth Ann Browne. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Cornyn -- Cosponsor
• Ted Cruz -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Cora Louise Jane Beraud and Elizabeth Ann Browne. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Texas by Congressional District:

1. Nathaniel Moran
2. Dan Crenshaw
3. Keith Self -- Cosponsor
4. Pat Fallon
5. Lance Gooden -- Cosponsor
6. Jake Ellzey
7. Lizzie Fletcher -- Cosponsor
8. Morgan Luttrell
9. Al Green -- Cosponsor
10. Michael McCaul
11. August Pfluger
12. Kay Granger -- Cosponsor
13. Ronny Jackson
14. Randy Weber
15. Monica De La Cruz -- Cosponsor
16. Veronica Escobar -- Cosponsor
17. Pete Sessions
18. Shelia Jackson Lee --  Cosponsor
19. Jodey Arrington
20. Joaquin Castro -- Cosponsor
21. Chip Roy
22. Troy Nehls
23. Tony Gonzales
24. Beth Van Duyne --  Cosponsor
25. Roger Williams
26. Michael Burgess -- Cosponsor
27. Michael Cloud
28. Henry Cuellar -- Cosponsor
29. Sylvia Garcia -- Cosponsor
30. Jasmine Crockett --  Cosponsor
31. John Carter
32. Colin Allred -- Cosponsor
33. Marc Veasey -- Cosponsor
34. Vincente Gonzalez -- Cosponsor
35. Greg Casar -- Cosponsor
36. Brian Babin
37. Lloyd Doggett -- Cosponsor
38. Wesley Hunt

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Emelia Katharine Lumpert
• Mary Marshall

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Emelia Katharine Lumpert and Mary Marshall. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Mike Lee
• Mitt Romney

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Emelia Katharine Lumpert and Mary Marshall. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Utah by Congressional District:

1. Blake Moore
2. Celeste Maloy
3. John Curtis  -- Cosponsor
4. Burgess Owens  -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Bernie Sanders
• Peter Welch  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operator Sarah Angeline Cecelia Mary Fecteau. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Vermont by Congressional District:

• Becca Balint (At Large) -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 2 (Operators)

• Anita Brown*
• Marie Steen*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Mark Warner -- Cosponsor
• Tim Kaine  -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Virginia by Congressional District:

1. Robert Wittman
2. Jennifer Kiggans
3. Robert Scott --  Cosponsor
4. Jennifer McClellan -- Cosponsor
5. Bob Good
6. Ben Cline
7. Abigail Spanberger -- Cosponsor
8. Donald Beyer -- Cosponsor
9. Morgan Griffith
10. Jennifer Wexton --  Cosponsor
11. Gerald Connolly -- Cosponsor

Your Hello Girls: 24 (1 Supervisor, 23 Operators)

• Eleanor Rowena Hoppock (Supervisor)
• Alice Julia Borresen
• Eleanore Anastasia Brown
• Almeria Capistran
• Lora Ellen Disbrowe
• Merle Egan
• Alma Helen Lorentzia Hawkins
• Helen Elizabeth Hill
• Adele Louise Hoppock
• Kathleen Mary Hyatt
• Ethel S. Keyser
• Florence F. Keyser
• Frances Willard Laney
• Jane Louise Lang
• Marjorie Leslie McKillop
• Helen Agnes Naismith
• Mary Caroline Story
• Doris Edith Summers
• Ellen Mildred Turner
• Jennie Rose Young
• Gwendolyn Greene*
• Margaret O. Jones*
• Enid A. Mack*
• Thelma Miller*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 20 with connections to our state. That makes Washington the fourth most-represented state in the entire unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Patty Murray -- Cosponsor
• Maria Cantwell -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including 20 with connections to our state. That makes Washington the fourth most-represented state in the entire unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Washington by Congressional District:

1. Suzan DelBene -- Cosponsor
2. Rick Larsen -- Cosponsor
3. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez -- Cosponsor
4. Dan Newhouse
5. Cathy Rogers --  Cosponsor
6. Derek Kilmer --  Cosponsor
7. Pramila Jayapal  --  Cosponsor
8. Kim Schrier -- Cosponsor
9. Adam Smith
10. Marilyn Strickland -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from West Virginia - but you can still help!

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Joe Manchin -- Cosponsor
• Shelley Moore Capito -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from West Virginia by Congressional District:

1. Carol Miller -- Cosponsor
2. Alexander Mooney

Your Hello Girls: 4 (Operators)

• Blanche B. Grand-Maitre
• Martina A. Heynen.
• Hildegard Van Brunt
• Gertrude Zohrlaut*

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre and Martina A. Heynen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• Ron Johnson
• Tammy Baldwin -- Cosponsor

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including two with connections to our state, Operators Blanche B. Grand-Maitre and Martina A. Heynen. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Wisconsin by Congressional District:

1. Bryan Steil
2. Mark Pocan -- Cosponsor
3. Derrick Van Orden -- Cosponsor
4. Gwen Moore -- Cosponsor
5. Scott Fitzgerald
6. Glenn Grothman
7. Thomas Tiffany
8. Mike Gallagher

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Operator)

• Anna Maria Swanson

Your Senate Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support S.815 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operators Anna Maria Swanson. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Your Senators: 

• John Barrasso
• Cynthia Lummis

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to our state, Operators Anna Maria Swanson. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Representatives from Wyoming by Congressional District:

• Harriet Hageman (At Large)

Your Hello Girls: 1 (Supervisor)

• Eileen Elise Munro

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit, including one with connections to the District of Columbia, Supervisor Eileen Elise Munro. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Delegate from the District of Columbia:

• Eleanor Holmes Norton (At Large)  -- Cosponsor

 No Hello Girls from Puerto Rico - but you can still help!

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Resident Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico 

• Jenniffer González-Colón (At Large) 

No Hello Girls from the Northern Mariana Islands - but you can still help!

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Delegate of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

• Gregorio Sablan (At Large)  -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from Guam - but you can still help!

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Delegate of the District of Guam

• James Moylan (At Large)  -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from American Samoa - but you can still help!

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Delegate of American Samoa

• Aumua Amata Radewagen (At Large)  -- Cosponsor

No Hello Girls from U.S. Virgin Island - but you can still help!

Your House of Representatives Message:

Hello,

Thank you for your continued service to our country.

As a constituent, I ask that you support H.R. 1572 - To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls". This bipartisan bill honors the heroism and patriotism of the first unit of female soldiers to fight as combatants in American history. They served as battlefield telephone operators and translators in World War I. Two women were killed in Army service, and over 30 received commendations. After the war, the members of this all-volunteer unit were denied recognition and benefits as veterans (unlike Army nurses) for six decades until Congress interceded in 1977.

223 women and 2 men trained and served with the unit. The Hello Girls blazed the trail for the generations of women veterans who have followed them into our nation's military services.

I respectfully request that you honor these women who served our country valiantly in WWI by signing on to this bill as a co-sponsor, and encouraging your colleagues to do so as well.

Thank you.

Delegate of the U.S. Virgin Islands

• Stacey E. Plaskett (At Large) --  Cosponsor

Other Hello Girls: 11

Beyond those women listed above were 11 additional unit members with no known connections to any state; all 11 believed to be foreign nationals. They are:

• Jean Lois Cunningham (Supervisor) Canadian
• Frances Des Jardine, Canadian
• Edith Dodson, Belgian (either a university student or a first-generation immigrant)
• Bernadette Genevieve Doucette, Canadian
• Winifred Hardy, Canadian
• Germaine Marie Anne Lamontagne, Canadian
• Alice Raymond, Canadian
• Alice Veronica Ward, Canadian
• Margaret Whalen*, Canadian
• Elise O. Corto* 
• Ida Tasartez*