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Cordelia E Cook

American combat nurse

Died when: 77 years 94 days (927 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Cordelia E Cook

Cordelia Elizabeth Cook (March 17, 1919 – June 19, 1996) was an American combat nurse in the United States Army Nurse Corps during World War II.

She was the first woman in the U.S.Army to receive both the Bronze Star Medal award and the Purple Heart.


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