US Navy Veteran of World War II
|
|
The 1st Asian WAVE - The 1st Woman US Navy Gunnery Officer - The 1st Asian Woman in Naval Intelligence - The 1st Asian Woman National Security Agency Code Breaker and Section Chief
|
|
|
Susan graduated from San Diego State University in 1940 and joined the United States Navy in 1942 serving until 1946. She felt joining the Navy was a way to help free Korea from the harsh Japanese Military rule. She was eager to join the Navy to fight the Japanese. Susan first worked as a LINK Trainer and became the US Armed Forces very first woman Gunnery Officer. She trained US Naval pilots in both Combat Tactics and Gunnery. Susan Ahn Cuddy eventually became a Lieutenant and went on to work for US Navy Intelligence and the Library of Congress - before serving as a Section Chief at the NSA.
|
 |
| LINK Training Instructor teaching pilots air combat tactics |
|
|
 |
| Gunnery Officer teaching pilots and door gunners how to be accurate and efficient |
|
|
|
