Pvt. Camille I. Olgee

In 1943 artist Francis V. Kughler, Hudson River Museum Director H. Armour Smith and Women’s Army Corps recruiter Joanne Coates conceived a plan to encourage women of Yonkers to enlist in the army and honor their contribution. Every Yonkers woman who joined the WACs would have her portrait made in oil or pastel by Kughler.

Educated at Columbia and with a background in public relations, Olgee joined the American’s Legion’s “Pilgrimage for Peace.” which traveled to Europe in 1957 to strengthen the bonds of friendship and understanding among the nations. She stated “I’ve always been interested in both American Legion work and travel and I’m looking forward to this trip for opportunities to talk face-to-face with peace-loving people, the women especially, on our mutual problems.”