Helen Purcell, a flight nurse in the Vietnam era, talks about her nursing career and the importance of service

Recorded November 9, 2016 Archived November 9, 2016 29:25 minutes
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Id: APP232050

Description

Daughter of a WWI veteran, Helen remembers the rationing of WWII & the service of relatives then and in Korea. After getting her nursing degree she felt drawn to the AirForce reserve. Her 21 years as a reservist are central to her life of service as a nurse.

Participants

  • Helen Purcell

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