Adele Bouchere Farden was born on January 15, 1897, in New York. Before
joining the military, she worked as a music teacher and lived with her husband James
and their son Frank. She and James married on April 12, 1919, and welcomed their son
two years later in 1921. Sadly, James passed away in 1941, leaving Adele a widow
before she began her military service.
Adele enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 21, 1946, at the age of 49. She served
as a Corporal in Headquarters Company of the 17th Transportation Major Port Women's
Army Corps (WAC). At that time, women in the Army were still a relatively new
presence, following the formal creation of the Women's Army Corps during World War
II. Their contributions were vital to the war effort and helped pave the way for future
generations of women in the military. Adele’s service reflects this historic shift.
Her time in the Army lasted until April 21, 1949, when she was honorably
discharged. Notably, her son Frank enlisted in the Marine Corps around the same time,
showing a shared dedication to service between mother and son.
After her time in the Army, Adele lived in Los Angeles, where she remained until
her passing on March 24, 1965. She is laid to rest at Los Angeles National Cemetery.
Adele’s life stands as a meaningful example of perseverance, family devotion, and late-
in-life service to her country.
This biography was researched and written by students as part of the Digital
Veterans Legacy Project at Loyola Marymount University, funded by the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Cemetery Administration.

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