Thousands of soldiers came to rely on the American women. Dr. Seagrave wrote to her father about how the soldiers likened the American women doctors to a lucky charm and gave them the nickname, the "million dollars." Nursing Staff and Ambulances outside of Hospital Buildings in Labouheyre, 1918-1919The American women physicians and nurses admitted to experiencing shock during traumatic events like bombardment. For their heroism under fire, the American women physicians were recognized by French and British governments, but never by an American organization or by the United States. Almost unbelievably, most of these women doctors and their incredible war services have been lost to history.

Source: CNN August 16, 2020 10:30 UTC