Barbara Dulinsky | |
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Birth name | Barbara Jean Dulinsky |
Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. | October 18, 1928
Died | March 28, 1995 Kent, Washington, U.S. | (aged 66)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1950–1970 |
Rank | Master Sergeant |
Commands held | States Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Master Sergeant Barbara Jean Dulinsky (1928–1995) was a member of the United States Marine Corps who, in 1967, became the first female United States Marine to serve in a combat zone, when her request to be sent to Vietnam was granted. She served at Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) Headquarters in Saigon. She died in 1995.