Documents Dorothy May Miller's childhood in Florida; her military service during World War II; and her personal life after the war. Miller discusses her family history and her early life in Florida, growing up poor and in a segregated community with a single mother. She also remembers her decision to join the WAAC and her family's reaction to her enlistment. " Miller describes arriving in the North for basic training; the cold weather; rules for dating and socializing; the change from the WAAC to WAC; and having to do advanced basic training. She provides a detailed description of Camp Forrest, including the barracks; her work as a medical technician in the operating room and the types of surgeries performed; German prisoners of war cleaning the hospital; and her uniforms. She describes her transfer to Fort Benning; working as a mail clerk; and escorting a female soldier to her court-martial. Other topics include her social life; going to church; and having meals with local families. " Miller also comments at length on segregation: serving in segregated units in the military and with black female officers; several incidents of racial discrimination; and respect for the military. " Personal topics include her adjustment to civilian life; her first husband; going to school; meeting her second husband; making African American dolls and sewing clothing for children; and her involvement in veterans' organizations