Florence A. Blanchfield
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. She was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 1945, 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.
Florence Aby Blanchfield | |
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Colonel Florence A. Blanchfield | |
| Born | April 1, 1884 Shepherdstown, West Virginia |
| Died | May 12, 1971 (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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