Whitehead, Jenny (Pike) 

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Pike
  • Wiki Biography:
    • Jenny Pike (née Whitehead; July 23, 1922 – April 19, 2004) was a Canadian photographer and servicewoman. She worked in London during WWII, and was the only female photographer to help develop the first photos of the D-Day landings. After the war, she worked as a darkroom technician for the police in Victoria, British Columbia.
    • In early 1943, Whitehead offered her services as a photographer to the Royal Canadian Navy, and in February she was accepted as a probationary recruit in the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service. Her father supported her and helped her write letters to apply for the job. His act of support was not the norm for the time. In August, Whitehead took a photography training course in Ottawa, and was one of only seven female recruits in the class.
    • In February 1944, Whitehead was sent to London, England. When the D-Day invasions began, Whitehead helped develop the first incoming photos from the D-Day landings. She was the only female photographer in the darkroom team. She went home to Canada in April 1945, and was granted an honorable discharge from the army in January 1946, having achieved the rank of petty officer.
  • Fifth Great Granddaughter of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=9219
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