Barbara J. Bishop
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For the basketball coach from Baltimore, Maryland, see Breezy Bishop.
Colonel Barbara Janet Bishop, USMC (October 2, 1920 – January 28, 2005), was Director of Women Marines from January 1964 until her retirement in August 1969. Prior to this assignment, she completed a tour of duty in Naples, Italy as Military Secretary to the Commander in Chief, Allied Forces, Southern Europe.
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Barbara Janet Bishop | |
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Born | (1920-10-02)October 2, 1920 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 28, 2005(2005-01-28) (aged 84) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1943 - 1946, 1948 - 1969 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | Women’s Recruit Training Battalion Director of Women Marines |
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