Millie Bailey
Millie Bailey | |
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Bailey in 1945 | |
| Birth name | Vivian Mildred Corbett |
| Born | February 3, 1918 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 2022 (aged 104) Ellicott City, Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Unit | Women's Army Corps |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Spouse(s) | William Bailey |
| Other work | Civil servant, volunteer |
Vivian Mildred Bailey (née Corbett; February 3, 1918 – May 1, 2022) was an American World War II veteran, civil servant, and volunteer. She was a fundraiser for education, health, and military service personnel. Bailey was one of the first African American officers in the Women's Army Corps and served as a commander of the Women's Colored Detachment. Bailey was a division director in the Social Security Administration.