1970 Anna Mac Clarke 1919-1944

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Marker reads, This Lawrenceburg native was one of the first black women in Kentucky to enlist during World War II. She joined Womens Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942, and was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant the next year in newly named Womens Army Corps. While stationed at Douglas Air Field, Arizona, she led fight to desegregate base theater. Presented by Kentucky African American Heritage Commission. Back of Marker- A 1937 graduate of Lawrenceburgs Colored High School, Clarke earned Bachelors of Arts from Kentucky State College. After army enlistment, she became only African American in 15th Officer Training Class at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. In 1943, she was first black Womens Auxiliary Army Corps assigned to duty with an all-white company as platoon commander 4th Company 3rd Regiment. Buried Woodlawn Hills Cemetery, Stringtown.