Gladys Witham



NOTE: This article is written from an in-world perspective.

Gladys Witham is the daughter of a wealthy Rosedale family who defies convention to work on the floor at Victory Munitions. She is played by Jodi Anne Balfour.

Personality
Gladys is spirited, impulsive and headstrong.

James Dunn
James was Gladys' wealthy American fiance. He was a Harvard graduate. He was killed while fighting in the war, as of "Where There's Smoke".

Betty McRae
Betty is Gladys' co-worker at Victory Munitions. Gladys admires her, comparing Betty to Joan of Arc. They initially have a contentious relationship, but gradually become close friends. Gladys gives Betty the affectionate nickname of "Betts."

Kate Andrews
Kate is Gladys' co-worker at Victory Munitions. Kate is perhaps the most accepting and accomodating of Gladys out of anyone on Blue Shift. Gladys describes Kate as having "something special."

Carol Demers
Carol is Gladys' childhood best friend. Gladys appointed Carol as maid of honour for her wedding. She helps Gladys keep her job on the floor a secret from her parents.

Lorna Corbett
Lorna is the floor matron for Blue Shift. At first wary of Gladys and determined to have her fired, Lorna has warmed up to Gladys, to the point where she comforted her when Gladys was informed of James' death (Where There's Smoke).

Eugene Corbett
The son of Lorna and Bob, Gladys was drawn to his impulsive nature and charm. They had a short lived affair, but is presumed to be over after her mother finds out and that James has passed away.

Rollie Witham
Rollie is Gladys' father. He views her as attention-seeking and flighty.

Adele Witham
Adele is Gladys' mother. They clash over issues of social convention.

Lewis Pine
Lewis is a Canadian private Gladys meets during her first shift at Victory Munitions. He proposes marriage to Gladys, unaware that she is already engaged to James.

Hazel Macdougall
Hazel is another worker at Victory Munitions, who Gladys discovers has been having an affair with James.

Laurence Witham
Gladys' older brother Laurence passed away in a car crash about two years prior to the start of the series.