Margaret A. Brewer

1930–2013 (age 83)

Marine Corps general

Biography

Margaret A. Brewer stood among the trailblazers of the Marine Corps, rising to become the first woman to hold the rank of brigadier general. Her disciplined leadership spanned decades of service, and she mentored countless Marines while advocating for the inclusion and recognition of women in uniform.

She left an enduring impression on the Corps through her commitment to duty, honor, and the professional development of those she led, a legacy honored by friends, family, and fellow Marines laid to rest in Columbia Gardens Cemetery.

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