Margaret Brewer entered military service after graduating from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1952. In 1973 she was selected as the SEVENTH Director of Women Marines. When she was appointed Brigadier General on May 11, 1978, she became the first female general officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Brigadier General the following year.
Sponsored by:
Margaret
A.
Brewer
1930
–
Born:
Durand
,
Michigan
Home:
,
Michigan
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.