Anna Irene von Sholly

Anna Irene Von Sholly (October 23, 1877 – September 18, 1964) was an American physician and suffragist from New York City who volunteered with the Women's Oversea Hospitals in France during World War I. The French government honored Von Sholly with the Croix de Guerre in 1918 for her valiant service caring for wounded soldiers while under fire at Château Ognon.

Family and education Von Sholly was born in Flushing, Queens, New York, on October 23, 1877, to Gustavus Adolph Von Sholly and Sarah Jacobs. She graduated from Barnard College in 1898 and Cornell University Medical School in 1902.

Career Von Sholly enjoyed a long and successful career as a doctor in New York City. An active suffrage leader, Von Sholly advocated for the health and welfare of women and children. She was director of pediatric medicine at the New York Infirmary for Women and Children, served on the New York City Board of Health, was a consultant at Bellevue Hospital, and fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. Von Sholly and her colleagues worked through intense artillery fire as they performed surgeries and cared for patients between May 27 and June 16. On September 3, 1918, the French government formally recognized the valor of the American women doctors, awarding the Croix de Guerre to Dr. Von Sholly, along with her colleagues Drs. Finley, Edwards, and nurse Jane McKee for their service at Château Ognon. Von Sholly was also promoted to First Lieutenant in the French army.

Von Sholly was an active alumnus of Barnard College and served a term as a vice president of their alumni association.