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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:person
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gptkbp:almaMater
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gptkb:University_of_Illinois
gptkb:Industrial_College_of_the_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:awardReceived
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gptkb:Bronze_Star_Medal
gptkb:Legion_of_Merit
gptkb:Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
gptkb:Women_in_Military_Service_for_America_Memorial_Foundation_Award
gptkb:Meritorious_Service_Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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gptkbp:birthDate
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1930-03-15
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gptkbp:birthPlace
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gptkb:Pontiac,_Michigan,_United_States
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gptkbp:commanded
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gptkb:Air_Force_Comptroller_Squadron
gptkb:Air_Force_Military_Pay_Operations
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gptkbp:diedIn
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2023-11-06
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gptkbp:gender
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female
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Wilma Vaught
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gptkbp:militaryBranch
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:militaryRank
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Brigadier General
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:notableFor
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advocacy for women in the military
one of the most decorated women in U.S. military history
first woman promoted to brigadier general in the comptroller field
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gptkbp:notableWork
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helped establish the Women in Military Service for America Memorial
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:retired
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1985
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gptkbp:serviceYears
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1957–1985
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:US_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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