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During the Civil War Dr Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive?
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During the Civil War Dr. Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive .?
the Medal of Honor
Who was first woman to receive the Medal of Honor?
Dr. Mary Walker, a contract surgeon in the Civil War.
What did Mary Walker do in the war?
Dr. Mary Walker was a contract surgeon during the American Civil War 1861-1865.
During the civil war Dr. Mary Walker a surgeon was the first woman to receive?
She was the first, and (so far) the ONLY woman to receive the Medal of Honor.
Who was the first to win the congressional Medal of Honor?
The first and ONLY woman to receive the Medal of Honor was US Army contract surgeon Mary Walker during the Civil War (1861-1865).
What did Mary edward walker do for the civil war?
She was an assistant surgeon.
Why did Mary Walker receive the Medal of Honor?
Dr. Mary Walker served as a contract surgeon with the US Army during the Civil War (1861-1865). Her exemplary service led to her nomination for the MOH, and it was awarded. To date, she is the only female awarded the MOH.
What job did Mary edward walker had?
Mary Edwards Walker was a surgeon , she employed in the United States army, she fought for the Union as a nurse during the Civil war. Mainly an unpaid field surgeon near the Union front lines. Finally she became the first-ever female U.S. army surgeon.
Who was the first female to win the Medal of Honor?
Dr. Mary Walker during the American Civil War 1861-1865. She was a contract surgeon for the Union Army.
Who was the first woman to win a Medal of Honor?
First off, the Medal of Honor is not won. It is awarded, after 3-5 years of investigation's, for conspicuous gallantryand being willing to surrender one's life to save the rest of the battalion. Second, to this day, only 1 woman, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, has recived a Medal of Honor for her many act's of bravery at a MASH unit.
Are there any female Medal of Honor recipients?
The Medal of Honor is awarded in the name of the Congress by the President of the United States (Commander in Chief of the US military). at least one woman has been awarded the MOH, shortly after its' establishment in 1862 during the American Civil War. Her name was Dr. Mary Walker, and she served as a contract surgeon.
Who was the only woman awarded the Medal of Honor?
Mary Edwards Walker, one of the nation's 1.8 million women veterans, was the only one to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor
