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In 1918, Opha May Johnson became the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following her enlistment in the Marine Corps Reserve, then-Pvt. Johnson was called to fill administrative roles in the office of Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps in Washington D.C. throughout WWI. Along with the other female Marines, Johnson took over stateside clerical responsibilities while male Marines were deployed overseas. During the war's final months, Johnson was promoted to sergeant, making her the highest-ranking woman in the Marine Corps during her time in service. As the war ceased and female Marines were gradually discharged, Sgt. Johnson elected to work in the War Department as a civil servant, continuing her service for decades to follow. Today, we honor her memory and her place in Marine Corps history, paving the way for generations of female Marines to come. Semper Fidelis, Sergeant Johnson. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Sgt. Karen Amaro)
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2023 |
| Published: | 02-07-24 10:52 AM |
| Graphic ID: | 29031 |
| VIRIN: | 230813-M-CG311-1002 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Web Views: | 12 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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