Mary Walker
Dr. Mary Walker was a pioneering surgeon in the U.S. Army, recognized as the first female surgeon to serve and awarded the Medal of Honor for her bravery and service during the Civil War, making her a significant figure in both medical and military history.
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The Virginia fort previously was named in honor of Lt. Gen. Ambrose Powell (A.P.) Hill, a Confederate commander, and was renamed Fort Walker in 2023, after Dr. Mary Walker, the Army’s first female surgeon.
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