Angels of Bataan
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The Angels of Bataan (also known as the "Angels of Bataan and Corregidor" and "The Battling Belles of Bataan"[1]) were the members of the United States Army Nurse Corps and the United States Navy Nurse Corps who were stationed in the Philippines at the outset of the Pacific War and served during the Battle of the Philippines (1941–1942). When Bataan and Corregidor fell, 11 navy nurses, 66 army nurses, and 1 nurse-anesthetist were captured and imprisoned in and around Manila.[2][3] They continued to serve as a nursing unit while prisoners of war.[4] After years of hardship, they were finally liberated in February 1945.
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Angels of Bataan and Corregidor | |
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Active | December 1941 – March 1945 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army, United States Navy |
Type | Nurse corps |
Size | 78 nurses |
Nickname(s) | Battling Belles of Bataan |
Engagements | Battle of Bataan Battle of Corregidor World War II Philippines Campaign |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Capt. Maude C. Davison (US Army), Lt. Laura M. Cobb (US Navy) |
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