Nurse Nena Shelton | KY History Treasures

Nena Shelton was a member of the Army Nurse Corps as early as 1910 and served in the corps until 1939. She rose to the office of assistant to the Associate Superintendent and the rank of captain. She saw service in the Philippines, France, and was eventually stationed in Washington DC before retiring and returning to Kentucky. Several documents have been collected by KHS Special Collections that support the provenience of these items.
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