Colonel Margaret Harper was the 11th chief of the United States Army Nurse Corps from September 1,1959, to August 31,1963.
10 Facts About Margaret Harper
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Margaret Harper served in World War II, received a master's degree in nursing service administration from Columbia University.
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Margaret Harper received several awards for her work as chief of the Army Nurse Corps.
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Margaret Harper graduated from Evanston General Hospital School of Nursing in 1934.
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Margaret Harper received her commission in April 1941 at the hospital in Fort Lewis, Washington, becoming a colonel.
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Margaret Harper was known for having a handgun on her at all times in New Guinea.
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Margaret Harper served as superintendent of nurses at Chicago Memorial Hospital and Murry Hospital at one point.
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Margaret Harper received her master's degree in nursing service administration in 1953.
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On September 1,1959, Margaret Harper became the 11th Army Nurse Corps Chief and she served until August 31,1963.
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Margaret Harper received the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.