Millie Bailey | |
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Birth name | Vivian Mildred Corbett |
Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. | February 3, 1918
Died | May 1, 2022 Ellicott City, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 104)
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Rank | First lieutenant |
Unit | Women's Army Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Spouse(s) | William Bailey |
Other work | Civil servant, volunteer |
Vivian Mildred Bailey (née Corbett; February 3, 1918 – May 1, 2022) was an American World War II veteran, civil servant, and volunteer. She was a fundraiser for education, health, and military service personnel. Bailey was one of the first African American officers in the Women's Army Corps and served as a commander of the Women's Colored Detachment. Bailey was a division director in the Social Security Administration.