World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frances Wallace Ahrendsen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lone Wolf, Oklahoma
Honored By
Jeannie Walker
Relationship
Friend
SHE JOINED THE ARMY NURSE CORPS AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 127TH GENERAL HOSPITAL. THE UNIT WENT TO FRANCE BEFORE ST. LO FELL. SHE WAS INJURED BY AN ENEMY LAND MINE. SHE WAS AWARDED TWO BATTLE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART.