Megan+Matisak

 =Nursing during World War II =  On December 7th, 1941 The Army Nurse Corps listed fewer than 1,000 nurses on its roll. This was the day of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor from the Japanese. There were a total of three nursing facilities at this time. There were only roughly around eighty-two American nurses that were stationed at these three facilities. One facility was called Tripler Army Hospital, which was the first hospital overwhelmed with civilians suffering. The other two hospitals were Schofield Hospital and Hickam Field. They were also struggling with this problem. Annie G. Fox, first lieutenant at Hickam Field, was one of the first nurses that received the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart was established by George Washington for “outstanding performance of duty and meritorious acts of extraordinary fidelity. ”

__**Questions: **__ 1. How many nursing facilities were there, and at least how many American nurses were stationed at each facility? 2. Who was The Purple Heart established by, and what is it meant for?

3.What are two examples of injuries/wounds that do not qualify for the award? Use for more information at... [] a) b)