Uniform item worn by Beatrice Truitt, USN, the first woman line officer to be selected to the rank of Captain. She was promoted in 1968. All uniform items were donated by her twin sister, Bernice Truitt per her mother’s (Mrs. J.M. Truitt) wishes.
Uniform item worn by Beatrice Truitt, USN, the first woman line officer to be selected to the rank of Captain. She was promoted in 1968. All uniform items were donated by her twin sister, Bernice Truitt per her mother’s (Mrs. J.M. Truitt) wishes.