Ellen Ainsworth

Ellen Ainsworth (born 1918 in Glenwood City, Wisconsin; died 1944 in Anzio, Italy) was an officer in the United States Army during World War II. Ainsworth was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart for her actions during Operation Shingle while serving with the Medical Corps.

She was killed during the Battle of Anzio in the 56th Evacuation Hospital, and was the only Wisconsin woman killed by enemy fire during World War II.[1] After her death she was buried in the Sicily–Rome American Cemetery and Memorial.[1]

Early life and education

Ainsworth was the youngest of three siblings, and grew up in Glenwood Wisconsin.[2] She attended the Eitel Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis.[1] After graduating in 1941, she joined the United States Army Nurse Corps in March 1942.[1]

Legacy

Subsequent memorials to her include a conference room named in her honor at The Pentagon and a dispensary named in her honor at Fort Hamilton.[3] A post office in Glenwood City, Wisconsin is designated a memorial post -office in her honor by Congress.[4]

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References
  1. Rathbun, Andy (2014-05-24). "Only Wisconsin woman killed by enemy fire during WWII honored". Twin Cities. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  2. Santiago, Paola (2019-04-10). "#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Ellen Ainsworth". VAntage Point. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  3. "Ainsworth, Ellen 1918 - 1944". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
  4. See Congressional Records from the 114th Congress


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