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Vietnam War Nurses

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US mililtary women in WWII, Korea and Vietnam wars were part of the Women's Army Corps (WACs) in the army and WAVES in the navy. All were disbanded when the equal opportunity military was created in 1975.

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Most wore fatigues, like the soldiers. If you can find a copy of the TV series China Beach, it gives you a good idea of what they wore.

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kewlthey took wounded people to the hospital(don't blame me if im wrong im only 10)
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US women volunteered for the military and in most cases volunteered for Vietnam.

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How did woman help in the Vietnam War Effort?

Primarily as nurses.


Women soldiers killed in Vietnam War?

8 US Nurses died in Vietnam, all but one from accidents.


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What did nurses gain after the Vietnam war?

the right to kill people like they did to Michael Jackson.


What does the soldier in the Vietnam's women's memorial signify?

The statue represents the US Military Nurses that served in the Vietnam War. The roles of women during the Vietnam War, were the same as portrayed during the Korean War (see films: MASH), WWII, and World War I.


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Australian nurses worked in a similar fashion as US nurses did, in main base and field hospitals, as well as the US Navy's floating hospital ships.


Female Korean Officers during Vietnam War?

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How did women served in the armed forces durning the war?

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What happened in Vietnam war Australia?

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