Mary E. Clarke
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For the actress, see Emmy Clarke.
Mary Elizabeth Clarke (December 3, 1924 – June 10, 2011) was a United States Army officer who was the department head of the Women's Army Corps. She became major general in the United States Army and was the first woman to obtain this rank. She served in the United States Army for thirty six years, the longest ever served for a woman in the United States Army. In 1978 Norwich University awarded her an honorary doctorate in military science.[1] She retired in 1981 and was on the Women in the Services Defense Advisory Committee.
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Mary E. Clarke | |
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Nickname(s) | "Betty" |
Born | (1924-12-03)December 3, 1924 Rochester, New York, US |
Died | June 10, 2011(2011-06-10) (aged 86) San Antonio, Texas, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1945–1981 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Women's Army Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (2) Army Commendation Medal (2) |
Other work | Defense Advisory Committee |
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