Spanish-American War Nurses Memorial
Spanish-American War Nurses Memorial, Granite memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, United States
The Spanish-American War Nurses Memorial is a granite boulder in Arlington National Cemetery topped with a Maltese cross. Its front panel displays palm branches carved in bas-relief, symbolizing the tropical theater where these nurses served.
The Order of Spanish-American War Nurses erected this memorial in 1905 to honor nurses who died during the 1898 conflict. The monument marks a turning point in recognizing female medical personnel as essential to military healthcare operations.
The memorial sits in Section 21, known as the Nurses Section, where hundreds of military nurses from different conflicts are laid to rest. Visitors encounter this place as a quiet tribute to the role women played in military medicine and care.
The memorial is located within Arlington National Cemetery and is accessible daily; visitors enter through the main gate on Memorial Drive. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as you will need to walk through various sections to reach Section 21.
This memorial honors the first group of American nurses who formed an organized military medical unit. Their service during this conflict laid the groundwork for what became the modern Army Nurse Corps.
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