Upon graduation , she was commissioned into the WAVES division of the United States Navy as an ensign in 1943 .
Lenihan received officer training at the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen 's School at Smith College , Northampton , Massachusetts .
Upon graduation , Lenihan was commissioned into the WAVES division of the United States Navy as an ensign in 1943 .
Lenihan received officer training at the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen 's School at Smith College , Northampton , Massachusetts .