Chief Tango sends us the sad news that Marine Master Sergeant Catherine G. Murray, the first enlisted female Marine to retire from active duty, has passed at the age of 100 years.
Murray enlisted in the Marine Corps reserve in 1943 and was assigned to motor transport duties until 1946 where she drove both sedans and five-ton trucks for the Marine Corps during her service in World War II.
When the armed forces demobilized their ‘Force of Women’ at the end of the war, Murray was retained on active duty with the Marine Corps. In 1948, she was authorized to integrate into the regular service.
She retired from active duty in 1962. DVIDS did this interview with her last year on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Fair Winds and Following Seas to you Master Sergeant Murray, may you rest in eternal peace.
Motor T… The only real MOS in the Corps.
OOOORAAAAH!!
“The Pride don’t ride without Motor T”
Rest in Peace Master Sgt Murray.
Big shoes to fill there. Rest in Peace, Master Sergeant Murray.
Rest in Peace.
Rest in Peace Master Sergeant, courageous pioneer
Rest in Peace dear lady, you deserve it!
At first I was thinking this was wrong because Opha Johnson was the first Woman Marine, but I see MSGT Murray was the first career Woman Marine. The Headline is a little misleading.
RIP
Salute!
I thought the same.
Rest in peace, ma’am!
No pussy hat marcher there. Well done Master Sargent Murray. A true pioneer.
You have left your mark on the Eagle , Globe and anchor.
“No pussy hat marcher here” May I suggest you are being a bit harsh. I heard the pussy hat people had one issue that’s marching for the right of women not to be disrespected. I don’t know about you (and neither of us are in the position to speak for Master Sergeant Murray, are we) but respect for all Americans is exactly what I fight for. Not to get into politics, or women’s rights — but since you brought it up. Thank you!
Since you brought it up…..You’d be wrong if you think that was what the march was about. It had nothing to do with respect….. it had everything to do with disrespecting our duly elected Commander In Chief
Rest easy Msgt. Murray.
Rest easy MSgt.
Semper Fi Marine!! Rest In Peace.
RIP
Well done, elder sister. Thank you. May you now rest in peace.
Rest in peace Master Sergeant.
Bravo Zulu…Job Well Done