Jane Jeffrey citation, 1918
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Jane Jeffrey (later Ricker), a Red Cross nurse in World War I, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. She was wounded when a German shell burst in the evacuation hospital where she worked. She was seriously injured in the attack.
Other Information
- Title: Jane Jeffrey citation, 1918
- Creation Date: 1919-02-14
- Subject Date: 1919-02-14
- Town: Poland Spring
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: 4090*b
- Object Type: Text
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Maine Historical Society
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(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Ricker, Jane Jeffrery--Portrait photographs
Distinguished Service Medal (U.S.)
Medals
Women in war
Nurses
American Red Cross--People
Military decorations
World War, 1914-1918--Women
People
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