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Captain Mildred V. Leonard served overseas in the US Army during World War II

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"Gilets Jaune" times in Bordeaux, France. | Unplash by Jean Soumet--Dutertre

"Gilets Jaune" times in Bordeaux, France. | Unplash by Jean Soumet--Dutertre

#DPDBlackHistory: Captain Mildred V. Leonard served overseas in the US Army during World War II as one of the first Black female captains. After

the war, she served as a DPD officer and an educator. She is also rapper BIG SEAN's grandmother. Our department and community are thankful for

her service. #OneDetroit

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