Moina Imam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 April 1924 Bihar |
| Died | 7 March 1988 Hammond, Illinois |
| Allegiance |  British India (1945) |
| Service/ | |
| Known for | Indian face of the Women's Auxiliary Corps W.A.C. |
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