A tribute to WWII veteran Leona Chasse November 11, 2019Health Newscode, code breaker, Code Girl, honor, Navy, veteran, Veterans Day, war, WAVE, WWII By Diane Atwood When she was 20 years old, Leona Bright Chasse joined the Navy. She served during World War II. The work Leona did was top secret until just a few years ago. She was a Code Girl.