Chronology of World War II

Monday, February 14

Off Duty Army Nurses


Off Duty Army Nurses
February 14, 1944, Italy Three US Army nurses attached to an evacuation hospital behind the 5th Army fighting front get one of their biggest treats when mail brings letters from home. They are (L-R) Lt Dorothy E. Fischer, Pittsburgh, PA.; Lt Mary A. Matock of Cumbolo, PA., and Lt Helen Richert, Irvington, PA. They are in off duty attire