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Neva Fuentes account, 2005 January 12

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 16 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 1 File 641

Scope and Contents note

Contains an account by Neva Fuentes about her military service as a nurse in the U.S. Navy Reserves during the Iraq War from 2002-2005. Talks about her decision to serve as a nurse in the U.S. Navy Also talks about the different attitudes among soldiers from the east coast and west coast. Discusses how the troops had to prepare for the start of the war, mass casualties, and her feelings of uselessness during the first few weeks. Finally talks about being sent home early and talks about how nice it was to be home again. Donated to the Nurses at War Project. Dated January 12, 2005.

Dates

  • Creation: 2005 January 12

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Open for public research.

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It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Saints at War Project records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

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