Mercedes O. Cubria
Mercedes O. Cubria | |
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Lt. Col. Mercedes O. Cubria The first Cuban-born female officer in the U.S. Army | |
| Nickname | "Tia" |
| Born | April 15, 1903 |
| Died | October 14, 1980 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1943-1973 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War Cold War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Lieutenant Colonel Mercedes Olympia Cubria (April 15, 1903 - October 14, 1980), a.k.a. "La Tia" (The Aunt), was the first Cuban-born female officer in the U.S. Army. She served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II, in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was recalled into service during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1988, she was posthumously inducted into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.