Helen Morgan Hamilton

Helen Morgan Hamilton (June 12, 1896 – January 25, 1985) was an Army Officer, serving as deputy director of and ultimately achieving the rank of Lieutenant colonel of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps. She is also the granddaughter of investment banker J.P. Morgan and a descendant of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

Helen Morgan Hamilton
Deputy Director of the Women's Army Corps
In office
1945 – 1947
Preceded byWestray Boyce
Personal details
Born(1896-06-12)June 12, 1896
Ramapo, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 1985(1985-01-25) (aged 88)
Mystic, Connecticut, U.S.
Spouses
(m. 1916; died 1942)
    Warren Randolph Burgess
    (m. 1955; died 1978)
    RelationsSee Hamilton and Morgan family
    Children4
    Parent(s)William Pierson Hamilton
    Juliet Pierpont Morgan
    AwardsLegion of Merit
    Army Commendation Medal
    Military service
    Allegiance United States
    Branch/service United States Army
    RankLieutenant colonel
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