This post explores Madeline’s unwavering commitment to her profession, even in the direst circumstances of World War II.
- Beyond the Front Lines: Despite the expectation that women would not be on the front lines, Madeline served in the thick of the fighting in Bataan and Corregidor.
- A Hero’s Liberation: On the night she was liberated from Santo Tomas, rather than celebrating, Madeline immediately went to work in the operating room to care for wounded American soldiers.
- A Life of Service: From her early years in O’Neill, Nebraska, to her retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel, her motto remained “Duty First”.