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Carmen Contreras-Bozak (December 31, 1919 – January 30, 2017) was an American military technician. During World War II, she became the first Hispanic person to serve in the Women's Army Corps. She served from 1942 to 1945.

Contreras-Bozak was born in Cayey or Ponce, Puerto Rico. She later moved to New York City. She was married to Theodore John Bozak until his death in 1991. They had three children.

Contreras-Bozak died on January 30, 2017 in Land O' Lakes, Florida at the age of 97.^[1]

References

↑ Altman, Howard (February 6, 2017). "Eisenhower staffer Carmen Bozak, Army's first Puerto Rican woman, dead at 97". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 7, 2017.

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[1] Altman, Howard (February 6, 2017). "Eisenhower staffer Carmen Bozak, Army's first Puerto Rican woman, dead at 97". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 7, 2017.

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