Florence A. Blanchfield
American military nurse
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Summary
Florence A. Blanchfield was born on April 1, 1884[1], in Shepherdstown[2]. She died on May 12, 1971[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. She worked as a military personnel[5], matron[6], and nurse[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: White Americans[11]
- Award received: Distinguished Service Medal[12], Florence Nightingale Medal[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Commons category: Florence A. Blanchfield[15]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[16]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[17], World War II[18]
- Family name: Blanchfield[19]
- Given name: Florence[20]
- Described at URL: http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/dvb/classified-index.asp[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Virginia Biography[22], American nursing: a biographical dictionary[23]
Why It Matters
Florence A. Blanchfield is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Florence A. Blanchfield born?
Florence A. Blanchfield was born in Shepherdstown[2].
Where did Florence A. Blanchfield die?
Florence A. Blanchfield passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
What did Florence A. Blanchfield do for work?
Florence A. Blanchfield worked as a military personnel[5], matron[6], and nurse[7].
What awards did Florence A. Blanchfield receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Service Medal[12] and Florence Nightingale Medal[13].