Millie Bailey

Millie Bailey
Bailey in 1945
Birth nameVivian Mildred Corbett
Born(1918-02-03)February 3, 1918
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedMay 1, 2022(2022-05-01) (aged 104)
Ellicott City, Maryland, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1943–1946
RankFirst lieutenant
UnitWomen's Army Corps
Battles / warsWorld War II
Other workCivil servant, volunteer

Vivian Mildred Bailey (née Corbett; February 3, 1918 – May 1, 2022) was an American World War II veteran, civil servant, and volunteer. She was a fundraiser for education, health, and military service personnel. Bailey was one of the first African American officers in the Women's Army Corps. She was a commander of the Women's Colored Detachment. Bailey was a division director in the Social Security Administration.

Bailey turned 100 in February 2018.[1] She died in Ellicott City, Maryland, on May 1, 2022, at the age of 104.[2]

References

  1. Cairns, Kathleen (February 5, 2018). "WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday with one birthday wish". WBFF. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  2. "Vivian Corbett "Millie" Bailey". Tribute Archive. Archived from the original on 2 May 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2022.