Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
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.
About This Item
- Title: Jane Jeffrey citation, 1918
- Creation Date: 1919-02-14
- Subject Date: 1919-02-14
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Locations:
- Poland Spring, Cumberland County, ME
- FR
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: 4090*b
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- American Red Cross--People
- Nurses
- Women in war
- Medals
- Distinguished Service Medal (U.S.)
- Ricker, Jane Jeffrery--Portrait photographs
- Military decorations
- World War, 1914-1918--Women
People
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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