Carmen Contreras Bozak

Carmen Contreras Bozak
Tech4 Carmen Contreras Bozak
First Hispanic to serve in the U.S. Women's Army Corps
Birth nameCarmen Contreras Torres
Born(1919-12-31)December 31, 1919
Cayey, Puerto Rico
DiedJanuary 30, 2017(2017-01-30) (aged 97)
Land o' Lakes, Florida
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance Women's Army Corps
Service years1941–1945
Rank Technician Fourth Grade
Unit149th WAAC Post Headquarters Company
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsEuropean-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 Battle Stars
Other workFounder – chapter of WAC Veterans
Founder – chapter of the Society
 of Military Widows

Tech4 Carmen Contreras Bozak (December 31, 1919 – January 30, 2017) was the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in the U.S. Women's Army Corps (WAC) where she served as an interpreter and in numerous administrative positions.


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