ereas it appears from official reports that Dr. Mary E.
ker, a graduate of medicine, "has rendered valuable
ice to the Government, and her efforts have been
mest and untiring in a variety of ways," and that she
assigned to duty and served as an assistant surgeon
Charge of female prisoners at Louisville, Ky., upon the
ommendation of Major-Generals Sherman and
mas, and faithfully served as contract surgeon in the
ice of the United States, and has devoted herself with
ch patriotic zeal to the sick and wounded soldiers,
hin the field and hospitals, to the detriment of her
health, and has also endured hardships as a prisoner
war four months in a Southern prison while acting as
tract surgeon; and Whereas by reason of her not being
mmissioned officer in the military service, a brevet or
orary rank cannot, under existing laws, be conferred
n her; and Whereas in the opinion of the President an
orable recognition of her services and sufferings
Which contributions did Mary Edwards Walker make
to the war effort? Check all that apply.
She cared for prisoners of war.
She tended to wounded soldiers.
She worked as a battlefield surgeon.
She trained other doctors and nurses.
She served as an officer in the military.
She fought in combat beside male soldiers.