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Helen Grace McClelland
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Helen Grace McClelland (July 25, 1887 – December 20, 1984),[1] a United States Army nurse, was awarded the United States Distinguished Service Cross and the British Royal Red Cross Medal (First Class) for heroic actions during World War I while serving at a British Base Hospital in France.[2][3] McClelland was one of only four women to receive the Distinguished Service Cross award during World War I.[2] After returning to the United States, McClelland spent twenty-three years as Director of Pennsylvania Hospital's School of Nursing.[1] In her role, McClelland advocated for the professionalization and modernization of nursing.[1][4] McClelland was inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame in 1978.[5]
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Helen Grace McClelland | |
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![]() United States Army Nursing Corp World War I,
1919 | |
Born | (1887-07-25)July 25, 1887 |
Died | December 20, 1984(1984-12-20) (aged 97) |
Education | Pennsylvania Hospital's School of Nursing |
Occupation | Nurse |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1915—1919 |
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