“Honoring those who answered the call”

The Hello Girls Military Honors and Remembrance Project is dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of the 280 women who served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps Telephone Operators Unit during World War I. Through genealogical research, memorial ceremonies, and descendant outreach, we ensure their service, sacrifice, and pioneering contributions are recognized, remembered, and celebrated for generations to come.

In 1918, at a time when women did not yet have the right to vote, these pioneering women took the Army oath, donned the Army Signal Corps uniform and risked their lives to connect 26 million calls. They bravely served their country, only to return home to the news that the United States Government denied them Veterans status. After fighting for sixty years, their service was finally recognized in 1979. Less than fifty Hello Girls lived to receive their honorable discharges. The majority went to their graves with no recognition of their service. In some cases, they were buried in unmarked graves.

The Hello Girls Military Honors and Remembrance Project envisions a future where the service of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Telephone Operators is fully recognized as an essential chapter of American military history. We strive to ensure their courage, skill, and sacrifice are permanently woven into our nation’s collective memory through education, commemoration, and the empowerment of their descendants and supporters to carry their legacy forward.