Mary H. Fisher papers, n.d.

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Mary H. Fisher papers, n.d.

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General description of the collection: The Mary H. Fisher Papers consists of her memoir describing her service as a United States (U.S.) Army Nurse during World War II (WWII). In her brief memoir, she describes her experience during the sinking of the British Hospital Ship "Newfoundland" near Salerno, Italy. Fisher describes living in tents, contending with rain and wind, and her unit's Christmas tree decorations in 1943. She describes the impact of German air raids and artillery fire on the 95th Evacuation Hospital at Anzio Beachhead. Fisher also describes her temporary duty at Dachau Concentration Camp in May 1945. She describes the condition of the survivors, and the difficulty of feeding them.

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United States. Army Nurse Corps

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The Army Nurse Corps was established on Feb 2, 1901. From the description of Records, 1951-1961 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007188 ...

Dachau (Concentration camp)

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Fisher, Mary-Lynne

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United States. Army. Evacuation Hospital, 95th

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