Carmen Contreras Bozak
Carmen Contreras Bozak | |
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Tech4 Carmen Contreras Bozak First Hispanic to serve in the U.S. Women's Army Corps | |
| Birth name | Carmen Contreras Torres |
| Born | December 31, 1919 Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| Died | January 30, 2017 (aged 97) Land o' Lakes, Florida |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | Women's Army Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Technician Fourth Grade |
| Unit | 149th WAAC Post Headquarters Company |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 Battle Stars |
| Other work | Founder – chapter of WAC Veterans Founder – chapter of the Society of Military Widows |
Tech4 Carmen Contreras Bozak, (December 31, 1919 – January 30, 2017) was the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in the U.S. Women's Army Corps (WAC) where she served as an interpreter and in numerous administrative positions.