On This Day

The term WRAN in female rank titles was abolished. (*Actual day of month unknown)

Position of Director WRANS abolished

All women joining the RAN became liable for sea service

Commander June Baker appointed as Executive Officer HMAS Penguin (the first woman to be appointed as a RAN Executive Officer—Second in Command. (*Actual day of month unknown)

The WRAN officer rank titles were replaced with male officer rank titles. The Navy began training its WRAN officer cadets at RAN College at Jervis Bay with their male counterparts. (*Actual day of month unknown)