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Opha Mae Johnson

World War I · US Marine Corps · Private

Rank: Private
United States of America
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he first woman to join the Marine Corps.

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Birth- Feb 13, 1900
Kokomo, Indiana

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May 1, 1879
Kokomo, Howard, Indiana

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Marriage- Dec 19, 1898-Age: -1 years
Victor Hugo Johnson
District of Columbia

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1914 - 1918World War I- Age: 19 years
Rank
Private

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Branch
Marine Corps
Conflict Period
World War I

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Service Start Date
Aug 13, 1918

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Served For
United States of America

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Enlistment- Aug 13, 1918-Age: 19 years
Death- Jan 1, 1976
Washington DC

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Jan 1, 1955

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Aug 11, 1955

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Burial- Aug 13, 1955
Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia

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Other Facts

Full Name
Opha Mae Johnson

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Full Name
Opha May Johnson (nee Jacob)
Mother
Ella B. Harcum
Father
William Frederick Jacob

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