About Josephine Heffernan
Lived 1876 – 1962 (aged 86). Josephine Heffernan was an Irish and American nurse, known for U.S. Army Nurse Corps.
Career and later life
Heffernan joined the United States Army Nurse Corps in 1913. She was later transferred to Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This led to a 15-year-long search to find out more about Heffernan, in order to return the bracelet. The teacher eventually met with Marjorie Desrosier in 2017, an American Nurse Historian who was giving a local talk about nurses in the First World War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Josephine Heffernan?
Irish nurse
When was Josephine Heffernan born?
Josephine Heffernan was born on 11 March 1876 in Dublin.
When did Josephine Heffernan die?
Josephine Heffernan died on 25 September 1962 in Bray.
What was Josephine Heffernan's occupation?
Josephine Heffernan was a nurse.
What was Josephine Heffernan known for?
Josephine Heffernan was known for U.S. Army Nurse Corps.
What nationality was Josephine Heffernan?
Josephine Heffernan was Irish and American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Josephine Heffernan
· DBpedia: Josephine Heffernan
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josephine Heffernan. https://biography.guide/josephine-heffernan/
MLA: "Josephine Heffernan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/josephine-heffernan/.
Chicago: "Josephine Heffernan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/josephine-heffernan/.
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