Joyce Edith Wagner Weaver served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
WWII Navy Veteran Joyce Edith Wagner Weaver receives a painting of a picture of her when she enlisted in the Navy in 1942, during a celebration of her 100th birthday, in Pennsauken, Saturday, July 9, 2022.Joyce Edith Wagner Weaver was honored during her birthday celebration in Pennsauken Saturday afternoon — not just for turning 100 years old, but for also helping to pave the way for women after her.
Weaver, who was born on July 11, 1922 and raised in Barrington, enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942, a few years after graduating from Haddon Heights High School. After completing boot camp, Naval Training School and training at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, she was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Norman, Ok., working as an aviation machinist.
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