Johnson, Opha Mae (c. 1899–)
Johnson, Opha Mae (c. 1899–)
American marine. Born c. 1899, possibly in Missouri.
Known as the 1st Lady Leatherneck, became the 1st woman member of US Marine Corps Reserve (Aug 13, 1918); held rank of private; served as clerk in headquarters of Quartermasters Corps in Washington, DC; discharged (1919).
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