Annie Neal Graham
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Annie Neal Graham (1929–2002) was the first African-American female to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. She enlisted on 8 September 1949 and served until 1952.[1][2] In a letter written during her service, Graham stated that her duty station was MC. Headquarters Washington, D.C. There she served in several positions including the personnel department, publications department, and special borders.[2]
Graham has since been honored in many ways. On November 10, 1984, Graham and Chief Warrant Officer Annie L. Grimes, the first black woman Marine officer, were guests of honor at the Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Marine Corps birthday ball.[3]
In a United States Marine Corps National Black History Month observance, Graham was honored as one of many black female marines "who blazed new trails in the traditions of American public service."[4]
On January 28, 2021, a video essay narrated by her daughter, Stephanie Gilliard-Sheard presented a letter written by Graham about her bootcamp and active-duty experiences.[2]
References
- ↑ Women's Milestones in Naval History March 27, 2012
- 1 2 3 "Annie N. Graham: First African-American Woman to Join the Marine Corps". www.marines.mil. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
- ↑ Department of Defense. Department of the Navy. Naval Imaging Command. (1988 – ca. 1993); Department of Defense. Defense Audiovisual Agency. (06/21/1979 – 09/30/1985); Department of Defense. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs). American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. (03/29/1996 – 10/26/2007). The first black woman Marine, Annie E. (Graham) Gilliard (foreground) and the first black woman Marine officer, CHIEF Warrant Officer Annie L. Grimes, are the guests of honor at the Monfort Point Marine Association (MPMA) Marine Corps birthday ball. Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "2012 NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH OBSERVANCE". United States Marine Corps Flagship. Retrieved 2025-03-01.
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