Ellen Buckley
Military nurse
About Ellen Buckley
Lived 1913 – 2003 (aged 89). Ellen Buckley was an American military nurse.
Elizabeth Ann (Ellen) Buckley (21 October 1913 – 25 January 2003) was a United States military nurse. She served for the United States Navy Nurse Corps during two wars. She advanced until the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Life She was the daughter of the late John and Nellie Dempsey Greene.
She was a graduate of St. Luke's Nursing School in New York City.
From 1942 to 1946 during World War II, she served in the United States Navy Nurse Corps. She was stationed at the United States Naval Hospital San Diego, California, Great Lakes Naval Hospital, Illinois, United States Naval Technical Air Corps, Oklahoma and the United States Naval Dispensary, Texas.
On June 29, 1952 in South Amenia, New York. she married Horton Buckley who died in 1973.
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Who was Ellen Buckley?
military nurse
When was Ellen Buckley born?
Ellen Buckley was born on 21 October 1913 in Grand Rapids.
When did Ellen Buckley die?
Ellen Buckley died on 25 January 2003 in Muskegon.
What was Ellen Buckley's occupation?
Ellen Buckley was a military nurse.
What nationality was Ellen Buckley?
Ellen Buckley was American.
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