Florence A. Blanchfield
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Florence Aby Blanchfield (April 1, 1884 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia – May 12, 1971 in Washington, D.C.) was a United States Army Colonel and superintendent of the Army Nursing Corps, from 1943 to 1947.[1] She was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 1945,[2] and the Florence Nightingale Medal by the International Red Cross in 1951. In 1947 Blanchfield became the first woman to receive a military commission in the regular army.[3][4]
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Florence Aby Blanchfield | |
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Born | (1884-04-01)April 1, 1884 Shepherdstown, West Virginia |
Died | May 12, 1971(1971-05-12) (aged 87) Washington, D.C. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | Superintendent of the Army Nurse Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Florence Nightingale Medal |
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