- Genre:biography & autobiography
- Sub-genre:Medical (incl. Patients)
- Language:English
- Pages:84
- Hardcover ISBN:9781732946484
Book details
Overview
The biography of Alene Duerk, the first woman to reach an Admiral's rank in the US Navy which happened five years after Congress gave the Navy permission to advance a woman to that high rank. Alene grew up in a small town in Ohio, studied and became a Registered Nurse, a profession she cherished her entire life. Her biography is more than a good book, it’s a lovely keepsake for those who care.
Description
The book begins with Alene’s childhood in the 1920s. During Alene’s childhood, her mother became a widow; therefore, changes became a part of Alene’s life. Eventually, Alene studied and became a Registered Nurse. During WWII she joined the Navy and among other experiences she served aboard the hospital ship in Tokyo Bay where, at the end of WWII, POWs received medical care. As Rear Admiral, she traveled the world visiting hospitals, nurses and students. Her interest and support of the nursing profession lasted her entire life.
