Marie Odean Bishop Parrish (February 25, 1922 – February 24, 2022), known as Deanie Parrish (sometimes spelt as Parish)[1] was a US air force pilot who served as a WASP pilot during WWII.

[9] Parish has been highly influential in the efforts to get the work of the WASP's recognised, and has organised several websites, written books and created initiatives to achieve this.

[10] The medal ceremony on capitol hill was attended by over 200 surviving WASP personnel.

The WASP's (known as "fly girls")[12] were volunteer pilots who flew military aircraft around America during the second world war to allow more USAF pilots to fly frontline missions in Europe, they were recognised as a military group in 1977, and their contribution to the war effort recognised with the Congressional Gold Medal in 2010.

[13][14][15] The medal was presented by congressional officials and accepted by Deanie Parish on behalf of the WASP's.