Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (New Zealand)
Post-war period: links are for different entities to what is actually stated here
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After the war, the number of serving WAACs declined, reaching 969 in March 1946.{{sfn|Taylor|1986|p=1114}} With the end of hostilities, WAACs ceased their involvement in defensive duties and instead they were engaged in clerical and medical work, as well as signalling and catering. In August 1947, some WAACs were sent to Japan as part of [[J Force|Jayforce]]. They helped provide welfare services to the New Zealand troops performing occupation duties there.{{sfn|McGibbon|2000|pp=620–623}} The same year, the medical section of the WAAC became part of the New Zealand Army Nursing Section,{{sfn|McGibbon|2000|p=470}} and Jowett retired as commander. She remained involved in an honorary capacity for a further six years.{{sfn|McGibbon|2000|p=261}} |
After the war, the number of serving WAACs declined, reaching 969 in March 1946.{{sfn|Taylor|1986|p=1114}} With the end of hostilities, WAACs ceased their involvement in defensive duties and instead they were engaged in clerical and medical work, as well as signalling and catering. In August 1947, some WAACs were sent to Japan as part of [[J Force|Jayforce]]. They helped provide welfare services to the New Zealand troops performing occupation duties there.{{sfn|McGibbon|2000|pp=620–623}} The same year, the medical section of the WAAC became part of the New Zealand Army Nursing Section,{{sfn|McGibbon|2000|p=470}} and Jowett retired as commander. She remained involved in an honorary capacity for a further six years.{{sfn|McGibbon|2000|p=261}} |
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In 1948, the WAAC became a regular corps in the [[New Zealand Army]] and was renamed the New Zealand |
In 1948, the WAAC became a regular corps in the [[New Zealand Army]] and was renamed the New Zealand Women's Army Corps.{{sfn|McGibbon|2000|pp=620–623}} In 1952, the WAAC gained approval from Queen Elizabeth II to use the Royal designation and was accordingly renamed New Zealand Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC). |
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As with the corresponding naval and air force women's services, the WRAC was disbanded in 1977. This followed the introduction of the Human Rights Commission Act 1977, leading to a decision to do away with separate services for women in the New Zealand military. Women were now able to serve alongside men in the New Zealand Army.{{sfn|McGibbon|2000|p=623}} |
As with the corresponding naval and air force women's services, the WRAC was disbanded in 1977. This followed the introduction of the Human Rights Commission Act 1977, leading to a decision to do away with separate services for women in the New Zealand military. Women were now able to serve alongside men in the New Zealand Army.{{sfn|McGibbon|2000|p=623}} |
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