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Who was the first woman to receive a Purple Heart? 7 things to know about WWI nurse Beatrice Mary MacDonald

Beatrice Mary MacDonald, a World War I nurse, was the first woman to be awarded the Purple Heart.

News 12 Staff

Mar 22, 2021, 4:58 AM

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