Today my walk was dedicated in honor of:
Coast Guard Veteran CMDR Beatrice V. Ball, Age 60 of OK.
Died Oct 21, 1963
During World War II, Ball enlisted in the U.S. Naval Women’s Reserve (known as the Navy WAVES) in 1942. She soon transferred to the Coast Guard, after it formed its Women’s Reserve (SPAR) in November 1942. Barr joined as a lieutenant, becoming part of the first SPAR company, and she served as an intelligence officer in Washington, D.C., New York and Miami. She returned to civilian life when the military disbanded SPAR after the war. However, Ball re-enlisted in the regular Coast Guard during the Korean War. She was promoted to the rank of commander in 1956 and remained in the Coast Guard until her retirement in 1961. Throughout her military career, Ball helped pave the way for women to serve as regular members of the Coast Guard.
She is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery
We had a great 5.99 Mile walk. We walked down 127 towards town. I want to thank Century 21 for flying our beautiful colors. We stopped by the War Memorial Park down town and then went by the fire station and then walked by TCAT and back to West Ave. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us today and I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero today. We had 78 honks. Thank You.
Coast Guard Veteran CMDR Beatrice V. Ball will not be forgotten !
