Women's History Month: "Civil War Independent Nurse: Rebecca Pennypacker Price"

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Price was one of an army of female nurses who advocated and cared for the wounded after battles. Though small in number, as compared to the casualties, their impact on the aftercare was a matter of life or death. Rebecca's service included the Battle of Gettysburg devastation.