Mary Josephine Shelly

Mary Josephine Shelly
Mary Josephine Shelly
	Shelly in 1952
Nickname(s)	Mary Jo
Born	February 17, 1902; Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Died	August 5, 1976 (aged 74); New York City, U.S.
Branch	United States Navy; United States Air Force;
Years of service	1941–1945; 1951–1954;
Rank	Colonel (USAF); Lieutenant (WAVES);
Battles / wars	World War II; Korean War;
Alma mater	University of Oregon; Teacher's College, Columbia University;

Mary Josephine Shelly (February 17, 1902 – August 5, 1976) was an American educational and military administrator who led the United States Navy's education for WAVES in World War II. She later served as director of the Women's Air Force in the Korean War.