Women Marines Association

In Memoriam

REMEMBERING
THOSE THAT SERVED

WMA celebrates and honors the bond and spirit of women Marines. As part of this recognition of valor and service, WMA honors the fallen and deceased in a service of remembrance and respect during the Biennial Convention. The memorial service is the opportunity to honor, reflect, and bring acknowledgement to those WMA members who have served and will not be forgotten.

WMA PRAYERS
FOR THE FALLEN

Influential Leaders Who Will Not Be Forgotten

Directors of Women Marines

  • Col Ruth Cheney Streeter
  • Col Katherine A. Towle
  • Col Margaret M. Henderson
  • Col Barbara J. Bishop
  • Col Jeanette I. Sustad
  • BGen Margaret A. Brewer
  • LtCol Julia E. Hamblet

Sergeants Major of Women Marines

  • Bertha L. Peters Billeb
  • Evelyn E. “Beth” Albert
  • Ouida W. Craddock
  • Mabel A. R. Otten
  • June V. Andler
  • Grace A. Carle

WMA MEMORIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS

During each Biennial Convention, the WMA remembers the fallen and deceased WMA members: Once a Marine, Always A Marine. Past Memorial Service Programs are available for download that lists the names of women Marines recognized during the service as way to honor and respect.

2012 | Philadelphia, PA
Biennial National Memorial Service Program

2014 | Kansas City, MO
Biennial National Memorial Service Program

2016 | Portland, OR
Biennial National Memorial Service Program

2018 | Washington, DC
Biennial National Memorial Service Program

NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN

We profoundly mourn the loss of our WMA members, and each will forever be remembered. View the list of fallen Women Marines by maiden name or last name, who have passed within the past five years.

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OF A DECEASED
WMA MEMBER

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