Raise a Glass to Charlotte Winters!
2007 March 29
Charlotte Winters of Boonsboro, Maryland, the last surviving female veteran of World War I–and one of only 5 remaining living WWI veterans–passed away this week at the impressive age of 109. Raise a glass in honor of this patriot and women’s rights pioneer who proudly served her nation. You can read more about Charlotte’s accomplishments here and here.
Charlotte’s funeral is tomorrow and she will be interred in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick.
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