Kathleen A. McGrath
Kathleen Anne McGrath (June 4, 1952 – September 26, 2002) was an American Navy. She was the number one woman (first) to command a United States Navy warship.
Captain Kathleen A. McGrath | |
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| Born | June 4, 1952 Columbus, Ohio, US |
| Died | September 26, 2002 (aged 50) |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Alma mater | California State University, Sacramento |
| Occupation(s) | US Navy officer and ship commander |
| Known for | First woman to command a United States Navy warship. |
| Spouse | Gregory H. Brandon |
| Children | 2 |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
Biography[change | change source]
McGrath was born On June 4, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. She got a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science at California State University, Sacramento in 1975. She studied at Officer Candidate School in Rhode Island. She got her Master of Arts degree in Educational Management from Stanford University In 1987.[1][2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Capt. Kathleen McGrath, 50, Pioneering Warship Commander". The New York Times. 2002-10-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
- ↑ "Kathleen McGrath, Captain, United States Navy". www.arlingtoncemetery.net. Archived from the original on 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2021-03-30.