Mildred Gillars, widely known by her wartime alias Axis Sally, is buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.
Mildred Elizabeth Gillars, born Mildred Elizabeth Sisk, gained notoriety as an American broadcaster who disseminated propaganda for Nazi Germany during World War II. Her English-language radio broadcasts, primarily targeting Allied troops, led to her infamous moniker. Following the war's conclusion, she was apprehended, faced trial for treason in the United States, and subsequently served a prison sentence.
After her release from federal prison, Gillars lived a private life. She eventually settled in Columbus, Ohio, where she resided until her passing in 1988. Her final resting place is within the Saint Joseph Cemetery, a Catholic cemetery located in Columbus.
Key Biographical Information for Mildred Gillars
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | November 29, 1900, Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 1988 (aged 87), Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Burial Site | Saint Joseph Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio |
| Known For | Wartime propagandist for Nazi Germany |
| Aliases | Axis Sally, Midge at the Mike |
