Mary Babnik Brown (November 22, 1907 – April 14, 1991) was an American woman who became known for donating her hair to the United States military during World War II. Thirty-four inches (86 cm) long, her blonde hair had never been chemically treated or heated with curling irons. Brown declined compensation for her donation, believing what she had done was her patriotic duty.
Mary Babnik Brown (November 22, 1907 – April 14, 1991) was an American woman who became known for donating her hair to the United States military during World War II. Thirty-four inches (86 cm) long, her blonde hair had never been chemically treated or heated with curling irons. Brown declined compensation for her donation, believing what she had done was her patriotic duty.
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