Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service.

Gertrude Quinn had the rank of Leading Wren, but it is not known what specific trade or job she performed. Thse two photos, one of which she appears in, indicate that she was involved with food preparation or serving or provisioning.

These men seem to be kitchen staff. Location and date is unknown, but surnames are on the photo.
Back Row, L - R: Seaby, Schafer, Read, Hart, Froment, Lister, Gyllick.
Middle Row, L - R: Valenti, Simpson, Baxter, Wicks, Oswald, Bennett, Renton.
Front Row, L - R: Rattrey, Smith, Beck, Gould, Steele.

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These people seem to be kitchen staff and servers. Location and date is unknown.
Gertrude Quinn is far right in the 2nd row from the front.

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Location and date is unknown, but may be Kingsmill House, Ottawa.
Gertrude Quinn is 2nd from right.

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Photo 543a: Person, location and date is unknown, but may be Kingsmill House, Ottawa.

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For more about the history of the WRCNS during WW2, see this article in the Canadian Encyclopedia.

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