Elizabeth Hyatt
Union nurse and ambulance driver during the American Civil War
About Elizabeth Hyatt
Elizabeth Ann Hyatt was a Union nurse and ambulance driver during the American Civil War.
Civil War service Hyatt's service in the war began when her husband enlisted in 1861. He enlisted in the 4th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteers, and Hyatt found much work to do in the camp before the regiment left for battle. As the regiment received orders to depart southward, Hyatt began to leave but the hospital doctor asked her to stay and to serve. Ultimately, Hyatt departed with the regiment to Baltimore, Maryland.
Hyatt served Ward 11 until December 1862. During this time, there was only one death under her care.
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