Hazel Johnson-Brown
Hazel Winifred Johnson-Brown (October 10, 1927 – August 5, 2011) was a nurse and educator who served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1983. In 1979, she became the first Black female general in the United States Army and the first Black chief of the United States Army Nurse Corps. She was also the Director of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing.
Hazel Johnson-Brown | |
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Johnson-Brown as a brigadier general, circa 1979 | |
| Born | October 10, 1927 West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 5, 2011 (aged 83) Wilmington, Delaware |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1955–1983 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | United States Army Nurse Corps |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal (2) |
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