Boyce reads orders replacing enlisted men of the adjutant general's office with enlisted women, Algiers, North Africa
Born
Martha Westray Battle
August 10, 1901 (1901-08-10)
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Died
January 31, 1972 (1972-02-01) (aged 70)
Occupation
Director of the Women's Army Corps (1945-1947)
Known for
second director of Women's Army Corps
Successor
Mary A. Hallaren
Colonel Martha Westray Battle Long (August 10, 1901 – January 31, 1972), more commonly known as Westray Battle Long, was the second director of the Women's Army Corps and an early recipient of the Legion of Merit. Before entering the service, Long worked in her first husband's insurance agency and in various government agencies. She is best known for her service during World War II, which included serving on the staff of General Dwight D. Eisenhower. During her military service her name was Westray Battle Boyce.
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