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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
|name = Kathleen A. McGrath
|name = Kathleen A. McGrath
|honorific_prefix = Captain
|birth_date = {{birth date|1952|06|04}}
|birth_date = {{birth date|1952|06|04}}
|birth_place = [[Columbus, Ohio]]
|birth_place = [[Columbus, Ohio]], US
|death_date = {{death date and age |2002|09|26|1952|06|04}}
|death_date = {{death date and age |2002|09|26|1952|06|04}}
|death_place = [[Bethesda, Maryland]]
|death_place = [[Bethesda, Maryland]], US
|resting_place = [[Arlington National Cemetery]]
|alma_mater = [[California State University, Sacramento]]
|alma_mater = [[California State University, Sacramento]]
|occupation = [[United States Navy|US Navy]] officer and ship commander
|occupation = [[United States Navy|US Navy]] officer and ship commander
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'''Kathleen Anne McGrath''' (June 4, 1952 – September 26, 2002) was the first woman to command a [[United States Navy]] warship.
'''Kathleen Anne McGrath''' (June 4, 1952 – September 26, 2002) was the first woman to command a [[United States Navy]] warship.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
On June 4, 1952, McGrath was born in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. McGrath's father is Colonel James H. McGrath. McGrath's mother is Martha McGrath.<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/><ref name="arlingtoncemetery_mcgrath"/><ref name="britannica_mcgrath"/>
On June 4, 1952, McGrath was born in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. McGrath's father is Colonel James H. McGrath. McGrath's mother is Martha McGrath.<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/><ref name="britannica_mcgrath"/>


== Education ==
== Education ==
In 1975, McGrath graduated from [[California State University, Sacramento]].<ref name = TIME>{{Cite journal | last = Thompson | first = Mark | date = 2000-03-27 | accessdate = 2009-04-13 | journal = TIME | title = Aye, Aye, Ma'am | url = http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,996429,00.html }}</ref><ref name="arlingtoncemetery_mcgrath"/>
In 1975, McGrath earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from [[California State University, Sacramento]]. McGrath attended Officer Candidate School in Rhode Island. In 1987, McGrath earned a Master of Arts degree in Educational Management from [[Stanford University]].<ref name = TIME>{{Cite magazine | last = Thompson | first = Mark | date = 2000-03-27 | accessdate = 2009-04-13 | magazine = TIME | title = Aye, Aye, Ma'am | url = http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,996429,00.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080612220827/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,996429,00.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = June 12, 2008 }}</ref><ref name="militaryhallofhonor_mcgrath"/>


== Career ==
== Career ==
McGrath worked in the [[United States Forestry Service]] until 1980 when she joined the [[US Navy]]. McGrath was deployed to the Western Pacific, the [[Persian Gulf]] and the [[Mediterranean]] and [[Caribbean]] seas.<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/>
McGrath worked in the [[United States Forestry Service]] until 1980 when she joined the [[US Navy]]. McGrath was deployed to the Western Pacific, the [[Persian Gulf]] and the [[Mediterranean]] and [[Caribbean]] seas.<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/>


McGrath commanded the rescue and salvage ship [[USS Recovery]] in 1993 and 1994.<ref name="arlingtoncemetery_mcgrath"/>
McGrath commanded the rescue and salvage ship [[USS Recovery]] in 1993 and 1994. She was the first woman to command was US Navy ship.


In December 1998, Captain McGrath became commander of the [[frigate]] [[USS Jarrett (FFG-33)|USS ''Jarrett'']]. She was one of the group of five women, including [[Michelle J. Howard]], Maureen Farren, Ann O'Connor, and Grace Mehl, chosen to be the first female combatant commanders in the United States Navy.<ref name = ALB_TIMES>{{Cite news | title = Albuquerque woman to command Navy fighting ship| date = 1998-03-25 | last = Lang |first = John | work = Albuquerque Times }}</ref><ref name="britannica_mcgrath">{{cite web |URL=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kathleen-McGrath |title=Kathleen McGrath, United States Naval Officer |website=britannica.com |accessdate=May 17, 2020}}</ref>
In December 1998, Captain McGrath became commander of the [[frigate]] [[USS Jarrett]]. She was one of the group of five women, including [[Michelle J. Howard]], Maureen Farren, Ann O'Connor, and Grace Mehl, chosen to be the first female combatant commanders in the United States Navy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0733.htm |title=Navsource Online: Frigate Photo Archive - USS Jarrett (FFG 33) |website=navsource.org |accessdate=May 17, 2020}}</ref><ref name = ALB_TIMES>{{Cite news | title = Albuquerque woman to command Navy fighting ship| date = 1998-03-25 | last = Lang |first = John | work = Albuquerque Times }}</ref><ref name="britannica_mcgrath">{{cite web |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kathleen-McGrath |title=Kathleen McGrath, United States Naval Officer |website=britannica.com |accessdate=May 17, 2020}}</ref>


In the spring of 2000, during her command of the ''Jarrett'', and just six years after [[United States Congress|Congress]] revoked rules prohibiting women from serving on combat aircraft and warships, the ship deployed to the northern reaches of the Persian Gulf, hunting boats suspected of smuggling [[Iraq]]i oil in violation of [[United Nations]] sanctions.<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/>
In the spring of 2000, it was just six years after [[United States Congress|Congress]] revoked rules prohibiting women from serving on combat aircraft and warships. On March 31, 2000, McGrath commanded [[USS Jarrett]] and set to sea from San Diego, California with a destination of the Persian Gulf region. Its goal was to hunt boats suspected of smuggling [[Iraq]]i oil in violation of [[United Nations]] sanctions.<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.csmonitor.com/layout/set/amphtml/2000/0331/p1s4.html |title=A crack appears in the Navy's brass ceiling |website=csmonitor.com |first=Justin |last=Brown |date=March 31, 2000 |accessdate=May 17, 2020}}</ref>

In May 2002, McGrath was promoted to the rank of captain.<ref name="militaryhallofhonor_mcgrath">{{cite web |url=https://militaryhallofhonor.com/honoree-record.php?id=2833 |title=Kathleen Anne "Kathy" McGrath Captain, U.S. Navy |website=militaryhallofhonor.com |accessdate=May 17, 2020}}</ref>


Following her tour as commander of the ''Jarrett'', McGrath served at the Joint Advanced Warfighting Unit in [[Alexandria, Virginia]].<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/>
Following her tour as commander of the ''Jarrett'', McGrath served at the Joint Advanced Warfighting Unit in [[Alexandria, Virginia]].<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/>


Captain McGrath died in September 2002 at the age of 50.
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== Personal life ==
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McGrath's husband was Gregory H. Brandon. They have two children.<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/><ref name="arlingtoncemetery_mcgrath"/>

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On September 26, 2002, McGrath died from from [[lung cancer]] at the [[National Naval Medical Center]] in [[Bethesda, Maryland]]. She was 50 years old. McGrath is buried in [[Arlington National Cemetery]]: section 66, site 7274.
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<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002">{{Cite news |URL=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/01/us/capt-kathleen-mcgrath-50-pioneering-warship-commander.html |title=Capt. Kathleen McGrath, 50, Pioneering Warship Commander |work=New York Times |page=B8 |date=October 1, 2002 |accessdate=May 17, 2020 }}</ref><ref name="arlingtoncemetery_mcgrath">{{cite web |URL=http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/kmcgrath.htm |title=Kathleen McGrath, Captain, United States Navy |website=arlingtoncemetery.net |accessdate=May 17, 2020}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
* [[Legion of Merit]]<ref name="britannica_mcgrath"/>
* [[Legion of Merit]]<ref name="britannica_mcgrath"/>
* [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]] (received 4)
* [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]] with three gold stars (4 awards)<ref name="militaryhallofhonor_mcgrath"/>
* [[Navy Commendation Medal]] with 2 gold stars
* [[Navy Achievement Medal]]
* [[Joint Meritorious Unit Award]]
* [[Meritorious Unit Citation]]
* [[Navy E Ribbon]]
* [[National Defense Service Medal]] with star
* [[Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal]]
* [[Southwest Asia Service Medal]] with star
* [[Sea Service Deployment Ribbon]]
* [[Navy Overseas Service Ribbon]]
* [[Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)|Kuwait Liberation Medal]]

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== Personal life ==
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McGrath's husband was Gregory H. Brandon. They have two children.<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002"/>

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On September 26, 2002, McGrath died from [[lung cancer]] at the [[National Naval Medical Center]] in [[Bethesda, Maryland]]. She was 50 years old. McGrath is buried in [[Arlington National Cemetery]].
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<ref name="nytimes_mcgrath2002">{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/01/us/capt-kathleen-mcgrath-50-pioneering-warship-commander.html |title=Capt. Kathleen McGrath, 50, Pioneering Warship Commander |work=New York Times |page=B8 |date=October 1, 2002 |accessdate=May 17, 2020 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=3790 Navy Mourns Passing of Pioneer]


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Latest revision as of 02:02, 1 July 2023

Captain
Kathleen A. McGrath
Born(1952-06-04)June 4, 1952
Columbus, Ohio, US
DiedSeptember 26, 2002(2002-09-26) (aged 50)
Bethesda, Maryland, US
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Alma materCalifornia State University, Sacramento
Occupation(s)US Navy officer and ship commander
Known forFirst woman to command a United States Navy warship.
SpouseGregory H. Brandon
Children2
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy
RankCaptain

Kathleen Anne McGrath (June 4, 1952 – September 26, 2002) was the first woman to command a United States Navy warship.

Early life

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On June 4, 1952, McGrath was born in Columbus, Ohio. McGrath's father is Colonel James H. McGrath. McGrath's mother is Martha McGrath.[1][2]

Education

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In 1975, McGrath earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from California State University, Sacramento. McGrath attended Officer Candidate School in Rhode Island. In 1987, McGrath earned a Master of Arts degree in Educational Management from Stanford University.[3][4]

Career

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McGrath worked in the United States Forestry Service until 1980 when she joined the US Navy. McGrath was deployed to the Western Pacific, the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas.[1]

McGrath commanded the rescue and salvage ship USS Recovery in 1993 and 1994. She was the first woman to command was US Navy ship.

In December 1998, Captain McGrath became commander of the frigate USS Jarrett. She was one of the group of five women, including Michelle J. Howard, Maureen Farren, Ann O'Connor, and Grace Mehl, chosen to be the first female combatant commanders in the United States Navy.[5][6][2]

In the spring of 2000, it was just six years after Congress revoked rules prohibiting women from serving on combat aircraft and warships. On March 31, 2000, McGrath commanded USS Jarrett and set to sea from San Diego, California with a destination of the Persian Gulf region. Its goal was to hunt boats suspected of smuggling Iraqi oil in violation of United Nations sanctions.[1][7]

In May 2002, McGrath was promoted to the rank of captain.[4]

Following her tour as commander of the Jarrett, McGrath served at the Joint Advanced Warfighting Unit in Alexandria, Virginia.[1]

Captain McGrath died in September 2002 at the age of 50.

Awards

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Personal life

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McGrath's husband was Gregory H. Brandon. They have two children.[1]

On September 26, 2002, McGrath died from lung cancer at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. She was 50 years old. McGrath is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. [1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Capt. Kathleen McGrath, 50, Pioneering Warship Commander". New York Times. October 1, 2002. p. B8. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Kathleen McGrath, United States Naval Officer". britannica.com. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Thompson, Mark (2000-03-27). "Aye, Aye, Ma'am". TIME. Archived from the original on June 12, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
  4. ^ a b c "Kathleen Anne "Kathy" McGrath Captain, U.S. Navy". militaryhallofhonor.com. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  5. ^ "Navsource Online: Frigate Photo Archive - USS Jarrett (FFG 33)". navsource.org. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  6. ^ Lang, John (1998-03-25). "Albuquerque woman to command Navy fighting ship". Albuquerque Times.
  7. ^ Brown, Justin (March 31, 2000). "A crack appears in the Navy's brass ceiling". csmonitor.com. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
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