Barbara Dulinsky
Master Sergeant Barbara Jean Dulinsky (1928–1995) was a member of the United States Marine Corps who, in 1967, became the first female United States Marine to serve in a combat zone, when her request to be sent to Vietnam was granted. She served at Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) Headquarters in Saigon. She died in 1995.
Barbara Dulinsky | |
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| Birth name | Barbara Jean Dulinsky |
| Born | October 18, 1928 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 1995 (aged 66) Kent, Washington, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1950–1970 |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Commands held | States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
References
- ""Selected March Dates of Marine Corps Historical Significance" (17 March 1967)". This Month in History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 28 November 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
- "Depot, Corps celebrate Women's History Month" (PDF). Chevron. MCRD San Diego, United States Marine Corps. 67 (8). 9 March 2007. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
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