Jean Jack and Dorothy Volkert were United States Army nurses who were attached to the 26th General U.S. Army Hospital at the Pheasey Estate in Birmingham, England.
Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries (Repository)
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The collection includes 2 V-Mail letters written by to The McCoy family in Red Wing, Minnesota. On 1 November 1942, Dorothy Volkert, described her impressions of the country, including the blitz attacks, blackouts, food, and the local scenery. The second letter was written by Jean Jack, a mutual friend and fellow army nurse, on 20 November 1942 also describes the damage caused by the German Blitz attacks and blackouts, as well as London. The collection also includes a photograph postcard of probably either Dorothy or Jean. On the back of the postcard is written “Italy- May 1944”.
Women's History Military
Army -- Army Nurse Corps
World War II era (1940-1946)
Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University Libraries
