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Women in WWII Took on These Dangerous Military Jobs
Looking beyond traditional nursing or clerical roles, some women served as snipers, bomber pilots and more.
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Looking beyond traditional nursing or clerical roles, some women served as snipers, bomber pilots and more.
Women served on both sides of World War II, in official military roles that came closer to combat than ever before. The Soviet Union, in particular, mobilized its women: Upward of 800,000 would enlist in the Red Army during the war, with more than half of these serving in front-line units. British forces included many women alongside men in vital anti-aircraft units. And Nazi Germany followed suit later in the conflict, when its flagging fortunes required the nation’s full mobilization.
CONVERSATIONS: Canton woman used a guiding hand, healing heart as a Cadet Nurse, instructor wickedlocal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wickedlocal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
CONVERSATIONS: Canton woman used a guiding hand, healing heart as a Cadet Nurse, instructor
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Faye Berzon spends most of her time these days inside her condominium apartment at the Orchard Cove Retirement Community in Canton. Wheelchair-bound, the former Sharon resident is surrounded by books, computer, photos of her late husband, Harry, awards and recognitions and mementos of her days as a nurse that began 77 years ago,
Her perfectly arranged hair, radiant unlined skin and stylish attire belie her 94 years.There is a softness – even a kind of sadness – in her eyes reflecting how nurses of today have been answering the call to wage a war against the COVID-19 pandemic a war that can only be described as one where wounds and disease took as many lives as bullets.
Winn celebrates Army Nurse Corps’ legacy 2/11/21, 10:38 AM
Pat Young
Photos by Pat Young
Winn Army Community Hospital celebrated the 120th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, Feb. 2 on Fort Stewart, highlighting the Corps as “Diverse in Talent, United in Mission.”
Winn celebrates Army Nurse Corps’ legacy
Winn Army Community Hospital celebrated the 120th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, Feb. 2 on Fort Stewart, highlighting the Corps as “Diverse in Talent, United in Mission.”
The event was hosted by Lt. Col. James E. Ryals, Assistant Deputy Commander for Nursing and included a ceremonial cake cutting, photo displays, and a video showcasing the hospital’s Army Nurses. The video remains available for review on the Winn ACH Facebook site, Facebook. com/Winncares.