Two American Red Cross ladies were the official staff, and they were quartered in two small rooms not far from the Officers Mess. The original club director was Caroline Wilde while I filled the position of staff assistant. Everyone said not to judge it too much by opening night, that we would never have that many again. My best and most faithful volunteers are six G.I.s. They are a rugged combination of cooks, bottle washers and bouncers.
Nothing is too much or too little.
When Caroline was transferred in Oct 1944, I became director with Sarah Bearden as my assistant. She left in December for the continent as the Allied conquest of Europe progressed, and Jeanne Mulquin arrived to replace her for the rest of our tour in England. The base was closed in September 1945 and we were transferred to Germany. Our British volunteer staff usually arrived by bicycle from Fowlmere and nearby villages. Because of the long hours that we were open, a day and night shift were needed.