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Women
in Military Service is nothing new. These incredible strong
willed ladies served our country long before they could vote!
Some dressed up as men just so they might get a chance to defend
our nation. These heroes are specially decorated in desert tan,
camouflage, green, white and all shades of blue. These women are
more then just nurses, pilots, drivers, clerks, they are
soldiers.
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During the American
Revolution Mary Ludwig spent hours-carrying water
to men. She was nicknamed Molly Pitcher.
When Molly's husband was injured she took over his position
in battle.
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During the War
of 1812 Lucy Brewer served three years on "Old
Ironsides".
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During the Civil
War period Dr. Mary Walker became
the first women doctor in the army. Mary was commissioned as
a second lieutenant in 1864.
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Freda
Mae Greene Hardin entered the Navy in Sept of 1918
and fought during World War 1.
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Lt
Kara Spears Hultgreen was one of the first US Navy
female combat pilots.
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Jane
Delano Second Superintendent of Army nurses Corps.
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Juliet
Hopkins "Florence Nightingale of South"
During the civil war
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