Annie G. Fox: The Nurse Who Stayed Calm Under Fire at Pearl Harbor
She was born on the 4th of August 1893 in East Pubnico, Nova Scotia. She later became an American citizen. She joined the United States Army Nurse Corps and steadily built a career.
By the 7th of December 1941, she was serving as chief nurse at Hickam Field in Hawaii. When the attack on Pearl Harbor happened, she remained at her post and continued to care for the wounded. She administered anaesthetics, organised treatment, and guided both trained staff and civilian volunteers.
She was awarded the Purple Heart in 1942, becoming the first woman to receive it. At that time, the award could be given for outstanding service, not just for being wounded. Later, when the rules changed, her Purple Heart was replaced with the Bronze Star in 1944.
She passed away on the 20th of January 1987 at the age of 93.
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