CHARLEE LILLIAN Kelly, El Paso, TX circa 1944

CHARLEE LILLIAN Kelly, El Paso, TX circa 1944

Charlee Kelly began her career as a military officer during World War II, and retired in 1956 after attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. Lt. Col. Charlee Kelly was one of four daughters of a former mayor of El Paso and among the first to enlist in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II. Her military career took her around the world, from Australia to Germany, and she served two assignments at the Pentagon.

Area: Central / El Paso High

Source: Eva Ross

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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27 August 2021 by Eva K Ross

Thank you for your service.

22 October 2020 by Eva Ross

March is Women's History Month.

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