A Navy Nurse Landing in a Fierce Battlefield

Story of US Navy nurse Jane Kendeigh

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5 min readJul 16, 2021
Jane Kendeigh standing with soldiers during World War II. Photo credit Wikipedia

HHistory illustrates only those outstanding figures, who go beyond their potential for their great cause. Women in history have played dynamic roles in different fields, and they rendered yeoman services. They showed resilience, courage, and gallantry.

World War II, between 1939 and 1945, was a period that witnessed many bloody combats between various nations on different fronts. This war that stretched across continents gave way to many stories of sacrifices and bravery. Many individuals came up with incredible courage to leave their marks on the pages of history.

Women were not behind in any sphere in terms of serving their nation. War history is full of stunning accounts of women’s participation in dangerous expeditions. Their technical skills and active role in the war helped to gain many unmatchable advantages. They showed remarkable determination and made history.

Jane Kendeigh falls in this category of heroic characters of World War -II.

Nurses, paramedics, and doctors, even in a war situation, perform behind the battlefield. But in Jane Kendeig’s story, this traditional way of medical services was going to change.

A navy nurse was going to set astonishing…

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