World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Myrtle Esther Elkins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Rawlins, Wyoming
Honored By
Barbara Browne
Relationship
Daughter
MYRTLE ELKINS SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER AS AN ARMY NURSE ASSIGNED TO THE 31ST GENERAL HOSPITAL. THE 31ST HOSPITAL ORIGINATED IN COLORADO AND SAILED FROM CALIFORNIA IN 1943. IT OPERATED FIRST IN NEW CALEDONIA AND THE NEW HEBRIDES. SHE AND THE NURSES TREATED CAUSALITIES FROM MANY OF THE MAJOR PACIFIC BATTLES.