A Name You Should Know: Aleda E. Lutz
Sunday, September 11, 2022 in History, Learn!, Names You Should Know Tags: aleda e lutz, aleda lutz
1st Lieutenant Aleda E. Lutz was an American army flight nurse who flew an unprecedented 196 missions during World War II, totaling over 800 hours, evacuating over 3,500 injured men to safety from the battlefront. During her 196th mission she became the first military woman to die in a combat zone. Â Hey HBO! There’s a mini-series for ya! You’re welcome.
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