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Biography
Sergeant Gladys Wong from Limehouse in London's East End was one of very few Chinese-British women to serve in the armed forces during the war. She worked as a wireless operator in the WAAF, intercepting enemy radio communications at a Y-Station in southern England. Her exceptional skill at identifying individual German operators by their 'fist' — their distinctive keying style — provided valuable intelligence about enemy unit movements. She was mentioned in despatches for her outstanding service. After the war, she ran a successful laundry business in Soho and was a matriarch of London's Chinatown community.
Biography (Russian)
Сержант Глэдис Вонг из Лаймхауса в лондонском Ист-Энде была одной из немногих китайско-британских женщин, служивших в армии. Работала радисткой в WAAF, перехватывая вражеские радиосообщения. Её исключительное умение определять немецких операторов по их «почерку» передачи давало ценные разведданные. После войны управляла прачечной в Сохо и была матриархом лондонского Чайнатауна.
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- ★Mentioned in Despatches
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