Bernice Cameron

Laura Bernice Cameron (July 30, 1883 – January 19, 1959) was the manager of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company of Medford, Oregon, and a World War I veteran.

Early life Laura Bernice Cameron was born in Jacksonville, Oregon, on July 30, 1883, the daughter of Robert J. and Esther L. Cameron.

In 1894 she enrolled in the Monmouth Normal School and in 1901 went to teacher's school in Ashland. After graduation became a teacher for a few years in the valley. She retired in 1939 after 32 years of services.

In 1897 she was initiated to the Adarel Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and remained a member for 60 years.

She was a member of the Jacksonville County Republican Club, the Zonta Club, the St. Mark's Episcopal church and the Medford Post No. 15 of the American Legion, by reason of Yeomanette Service during World War I. She served in the Naval Intelligence as chief electrician at the Bremerton navy yard in Washington and was "chief of drafting". She remained a member of the American Legion for 40 years.

In 1954 she inherited $20,000 ($179,503.35 in 2017) from her aunt, Mrs. William Hanley.

She died on January 19, 1959, and is buried in the Cameron family plot in Jacksonville Cemetery.