Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
SIGNIFICANCE: Doctor, suffragist, Civil War surgeon, only woman to receive the Medal of Honor
PLACE OF BIRTH: Oswego, NY
DATE OF BIRTH: November 26, 1832
PLACE OF DEATH: Oswego, NY
DATE OF DEATH: February 21, 1919
PLACE OF BURIAL: Oswego, NY
CEMETERY NAME: Rural Cemetery
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
Dr. Mary Edwards walker was an American feminist, suffragist, suspected spy, prisoner of war and surgeon. Most spies were female because people would not suspect a woman with no rights. She became the first female U.S. Army surgeon.
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
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