“She Ranks Me”—The Story of Mother Bickerdyke

Of the many women who provided medical service during the Civil War, Mary Ann “Mother” Bickerdyke was one of the most beloved by the soldiers.

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Zabdiel Boylston Adams, Surgeon

Learn about Dr. Zabdiel Boylston Adams, Civil War surgeon

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“Dead in the Sands of the Sea” – The Story of Carrie Cutter

Learn about Carrie Cutter, the first female nurse to die during the Civil War.

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Dr. William Hammond, Surgeon General

Learn about Surgeon General William Hammond.

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“When Will it End”: A Civil War Surgeon and His First Experiences with War at Antietam

Read about Surgeon William Child’s first experience of war at the Battle of Antietam – the bloodiest day in American history.

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