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What is Opha May Johnson remembered for?

  • Being the first female Marine

  • Establishing the first military school

  • Inventing a military weapon

  • Writing a military strategy book

Answer

Opha May Johnson was the first female Marine in the United States Marine Corps. She was born in 1899 and joined the Marine Corps in 1918. She served for 24 years and retired in 1942. During her time in the Marine Corps, she served in a variety of roles, including as a clerk, a typist, and a recruiter.
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