Ann MacKinnon

Ann MacKinnon, also Annie P. MacKinnon, (1879–1953) was a decorated Scottish nurse and midwife. During the World War I she joined the French Flag Nursing Corps and served in France and was awarded the Croix de Guerre for bravery. After the war she remained in France before moving to the United States to work for the Frontier Nursing Service in Kentucky.

Early life and education MacKinnon was born on the 4 March 1879 in Roag, Isle of Skye to Georgina Urquhart and John MacKinnon. She was educated at Dunvegan Primary School on Skye before moving to the central Scotland to train as a nurse. She spent four years at the School of Nursing in Ayr County Hospital then went on to gain the Queen's District Nursing and Midwifery qualification in Edinburgh. MacKinnon worked as a probationer nurse in Braehead Cottage Hospital, Dumbarton from 1901. MacKinnon held this post until 1940, when she travelled to Europe during World War II, returning to the United States and the role in 1948.

In 1930, along with Breckinridge, MacKinnon was a founding member of The Kentucky State Association of Midwives. This was the first association of midwives in the United States.

Death MacKinnon died of a heart attack on 6 February 1953 in Hyden, Kentucky. She is buried at Wendover, Kentucky.

Honours She was awarded the Croix de Guerre for bravery during World War I.