VETERANS PRESS: A Marine before her time — the story of PFC Marilyn Closson
Closson
Serving in the Marine Corps from 1959 to 1961, Marilyn Closson navigated strict expectations for women, segregation and military life — with humor, courage and a spirit all her own.
Marilyn (Skeate) Closson grew up in the small farming community of Colfax, Wash. As she recalls, "My mom enlisted me." Marilyn's older brother, Dennis, was serving successfully in the Marine Corps. Her mother believed this would offer her daughter similar opportunities.
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