On November 15, 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the U.S. Army using the name #williamcathay . She informed her #recruiting #officer that she was a 22-year-old #cook. He described her as 5’ 9", with black eyes, black hair and black complexion. An Army #surgeon examined Cathay and determined the #recruit was fit for duty, thus sealing her fate in history as the first documented black woman to enlist in the #Army even though regulations forbade the #enlistment of women . She was assigned to the #38thinfantry & traveled throughout the #west with her unit. During her service, she was hospitalized at least 5 times, but no one discovered she was a female. After less than two years of service, Cathay was given a disability discharge but little is known of the exact medical reasons. #blacksoldiers #womenwarriors #theydiditwhycantyou #usarmysoldier #womenshistorymonth If you’re ready to be a part of #history & #armyhistory then #contactmenow #pm #dm #text 615-429-0932 #yourarmyreservecareercounselor #armystrong armyteam #theydidit #whatsyourexcuse #teamarmy #bedifferent #blackhistorymonth #bearmystrong #beallthatyoucanbe (at Middle Tennessee Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNLPsAOviK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

On November 15, 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the U.S. Army using the name William Cathay. She informed her Recruiting Officer that she was a 22-year-old #cook. He described her as 5’ 9", with black eyes, black hair and black complexion. An Army #surgeon examined Cathay and determined the #recruit was fit for duty, thus sealing her fate in history as the first documented black woman to enlist in the #Army even though regulations forbade the #enlistment of women . She was assigned to the #38thinfantry & traveled throughout the #west with her unit. During her service, she was hospitalized at least 5 times, but no one discovered she was a female. After less than two years of service, Cathay was given a disability discharge but little is known of the exact medical reasons. #blacksoldiers #womenwarriors #theydiditwhycantyou #usarmysoldier #womenshistorymonth If you’re ready to be a part of #history & #armyhistory then #contactmenow 615-429-0932 #yourarmyreservecareercounselor #armystrong armyteam #theydidit #whatsyourexcuse #teamarmy #bedifferent #blackhistorymonth #bearmystrong (at Middle Tennessee Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLjaEUjhLrI/?igshid=pqgqpkdsvdpf

On November 15, 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the U.S. Army using the name #williamcathay . She informed her #recruiting #officer that she was a 22-year-old #cook. He described her as 5’ 9", with black eyes, black hair and black complexion. An Army #surgeon examined Cathay and determined the #recruit was fit for duty, thus sealing her fate in history as the first documented black woman to enlist in the #Army even though regulations forbade the #enlistment of women . She was assigned to the #38thinfantry & traveled throughout the #west with her unit. During her service, she was hospitalized at least 5 times, but no one discovered she was a female. After less than two years of service, Cathay was given a disability discharge but little is known of the exact medical reasons. #blacksoldiers #womenwarriors #theydiditwhycantyou #usarmysoldier #womenshistorymonth If you’re ready to be a part of #history & #armyhistory then #contactmenow #pm #dm #text #8284892646 #yourarmyreservecareercounselor #armystrong armyteam #theydidit #whatsyourexcuse #teamarmy #bedifferent #blackhistorymonth #bearmystrong (at Hendersonville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8yUTp0gz40/?igshid=atfpi3rvuofs

On November 15, 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the @usarmy using the name #williamcathay . She informed her #recruiting #officer that she was a 22-year-old #cook. He described her as 5’ 9", with black eyes, black hair and black complexion. An Army #surgeon examined Cathay and determined the #recruit was fit for duty, thus sealing her fate in #history as the first documented #blackwoman to enlist in the #Army even though #regulations forbade the #enlistment of #women . She was assigned to the #38thinfantry & traveled throughout the #west with her unit. During her service, she was hospitalized at least 5 times, but no one discovered she was a female. After less than two years of service, Cathay was given a disability discharge but little is known of the exact medical reasons. If you’re ready to be a part of #armyhistory & #havewhatittakes then #contactmenow #pm #dm #text #8284892646☎️ #warriorswanted #yourarmyreservecareercounselor 825 Spartanburg Hwy Suite 8 #hendersonvillenc #brotherhood #womenwarriors #blacksoldiers #theydiditwhycantyou #usarmysoldier #buffalosoldiers #womenshistorymonth #bedifferent #armyteam #armystrong @blueridgecommcollege @montreatcollege @warrenwilsoncollege @marshillu @UNC_Asheville @rhs_insta_2021 @bhsbluedevils @brevardhigh @whhs_falcons @polkcountyhighschool @brevardcollege
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On November 15, 1866, Cathay Williams enlisted in the @usarmy using the name #williamcathay . She informed her #recruiting #officer that she was a 22-year-old #cook. He described her as 5’ 9", with black eyes, black hair and black complexion. An Army #surgeon examined Cathay and determined the #recruit was fit for duty, thus sealing her fate in #history as the first documented #blackwoman to enlist in the #Army even though #regulations forbade the #enlistment of #women . She was assigned to the #38thinfantry & traveled throughout the #west with her unit. During her service, she was hospitalized at least 5 times, but no one discovered she was a female. After less than two years of service, Cathay was given a disability discharge but little is known of the exact medical reasons. #blacksoldiers #womenwarriors #theydiditwhycantyou #usarmysoldier #womenshistorymonth If you’re ready to be a part of #history & #armyhistory then #contactmenow #pm #dm #text #8284892646☎️ #yourarmyreservecareercounselor 825 Spartanburg Hwy Suite 8 @hendersonvillnc #armystrong armyteam #theydidit #whatsyourexcuse #teamarmy @usarmy @usarmyreserve #bedifferent #blackhistorymonth #bearmystrong#brotherhood @blueridgecommcollege @montreatcollege @warrenwilsoncollege @marshillu @UNC_Asheville @rhs_insta_2021 @bhsbluedevils @brevardhigh @whhs_falcons @polkcountyhighschool @brevardcollege (at Rosman, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuIMAsWh1v_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ukgm22xqiyhi

The first black female to enlist in the Army. Williams enlisted in the Army using the name William Cathay, Nov. 15, 1866. She informed her recruiting officer that she was a 22-year-old cook. He described her as 5' 9", with black eyes, black hair and black complexion. An Army surgeon examined Cathay and determined the recruit was fit for duty, thus sealing her fate in history as the first documented black woman to enlist in the Army even though U.S. Army regulations forbade the enlistment of women. She was assigned to the 38th U.S. Infantry and traveled throughout the West with her unit. If you’re ready to be a part of #history and #armyhistory #contactme #call/text #pm/dm #828-489-2646 #yourarmyreservecareercounselor #ashevillemallrecruitingcenter #armystrong #teamarmy #usarmy #usarmyreserve #bedifferent #bearmystrong #blackhistory #womenshistorymonth #38thinfantry #CathayWilliams https://twitter.com/sfc_paul https://instagram.com/sfcpaulchambers http://sfc-paulchambers.tumblr.com/ [email protected]