A Roane County native, this highly decorated woman made extraordinary contributions during World War II (WWII) and the Korean War. While interned in the Philippines during WWII, she risked her life to provide medical care and assisted in over 230 surgeries and 13 births. As chief nurse of the Eighth Army during the Korean War, she stayed with her patients amid enemy fire. Her legacy, highlighted by numerous medals including the Florence Nightingale Medal, reflects her profound impact on both the military and nursing profession.