Archival Adventures: World War I Army Dietitian
Archival Adventures: World War I Army Dietitian
It's time for an adventure! This week we're exploring the Hazel M. Wilson WWI Army Dietitian Scrapbook. Wilson was one of a group of 18 women who were the first dietitians brought onboard to support the United States armed forces. They were initially brought in as part of the American Red Cross Dietition Service and served in both the United States and Europe during World War I despite not being eligible for the same benefits as Army nurses. Wilson served at Camp McArthur in Waco, Texas. She attemted to get herself assigned to service in Europe but the war had ended before she was able to get reassigned.
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