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Sue Sarafian Jehl
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Sue Jehl (née Sue Sarafian) (February 14, 1917 – April 13, 1997) was one of the best known Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) personnel to serve the United States during World War II.[1] She was one of the three personal secretaries to General Dwight David Eisenhower, serving him from January 1943 to April 1947.[1]
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WAC Sue (Sarafian) Jehl | |
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Born | (1917-02-14)February 14, 1917 Malden, Massachusetts |
Died | April 13, 1997(1997-04-13) (aged 80) Maitland, Florida |
Buried | 38°52′37″N 77°04′15″W |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Corps |
Years of service | August, 1942 – April, 1947 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | World War II:
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Spouse(s) | Ronald Jehl |
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She was one of the first women from the Detroit area to enlist in the WAAC (established on May 14, 1942). Sarafian Jehl enlisted for the corps in July 1942. The WAAC provided secretaries, switchboard operators and cooks for the army.