Clarke, Mary (1924–)
Clarke, Mary (1924–)
American major general. Born Dec 3, 1924, in Rochester, NY.
Began military career in Fort Des Moines, Iowa (1945); served in Woman's Army Corp (WAC) during WWII; became last commander of WAC; was the 1st woman promoted to major general in the US Army (1978); retired at age 56 after 36 years in service (1981); became member of Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (1984).
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