Joy Bright Hancock
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Death | 39 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 4,1898 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Wildwood |
| New Jersey | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | August 20,1986 |
| Died | Bethesda |
| Maryland | |
| United States | |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Books | Lady in the Navy: A Personal Reminiscence |
| Battles and wars | World War I |
| World War II | |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
| World War I Victory Medal | |
| National Defense Service Medal | |
| American Campaign Medal | |
| Current partner | Ralph A. Ofstie |
| Rank | Captain |
| Year of servic | 1918, 1942–1953 |
| Servicebranch | United States Naval Reserve |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1025370 |
Joy Bright Hancock Life story
Joy Bright Hancock, a veteran of both the First and Second World Wars, was one of the first women officers of the United States Navy.