Jane Jeffrey Distinguished Service Cross, 1919
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Jane Jeffrey (later Ricker) was a British citizen who served with the American Red Cross at an Army hospital in France during World War I.
Seriously injured during a German attack, she was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, only one of a handful of women to be so honored.
Other Information
- Title: Jane Jeffrey Distinguished Service Cross, 1919
- Creation Date: 1919
- Subject Date: 1919
- Town: Poland Spring
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: metal, ribbon
- Local Code: 4090*a
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
World War, 1914-1918--Women
Ricker, Jane Jeffrery--Portrait photographs
Military decorations
American Red Cross--People
Nurses
Women in war
Medals
Distinguished Service Medal (U.S.)
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