About Kathleen A. McGrath
Lived 1952 – 2002 (aged 50). Kathleen A. McGrath was an American military officer and united States Navy, known for United States Navy.
Kathleen Anne McGrath (June 4, 1952 – September 26, 2002) was the first woman to command a United States Navy warship.
Early life On June 4, 1952, McGrath was born in Columbus, Ohio. McGrath's father is Colonel James H. McGrath. McGrath's mother is Martha McGrath.
In the spring of 2000, it was just six years after Congress revoked rules prohibiting women from serving on combat aircraft and warships. On March 31, 2000, McGrath commanded USS Jarrett and set to sea from San Diego, California with a destination of the Persian Gulf region. Its goal was to hunt boats suspected of smuggling Iraqi oil in violation of United Nations sanctions.
In May 2002, McGrath was promoted to the rank of captain.
Following her tour as commander of the Jarrett, McGrath served at the Joint Advanced Warfighting Unit in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Who was Kathleen A. McGrath?
US Navy officer (1952-2002)
When was Kathleen A. McGrath born?
Kathleen A. McGrath was born on 4 June 1952 in Columbus.
When did Kathleen A. McGrath die?
Kathleen A. McGrath died on 26 September 2002 in Bethesda, Maryland.
What was Kathleen A. McGrath's occupation?
Kathleen A. McGrath was a military officer and united States Navy.
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Kathleen A. McGrath was known for United States Navy.
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Kathleen A. McGrath was American.
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