World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Margaret T. Baltzell
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Dundee, Illinois
Honored By
Lawrence A. Kreig
Relationship
Son
ONE OF THE FIRST WOMEN TO ENLIST IN THE MARINE CORPS. IT WAS OPENED UP TO WOMEN ON 2/13/43. HAD PHYSICAL ON 2/20/43. SWORN IN ON 3/2/43. SERVED AT NORFOLK DURING 1943. INVOLVED IN SHIP LOADING OPERATIONS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED 10/23/43.