Anna Etheridge
1839–1913 (age 74)
Nurse
Biography
Anna Etheridge dedicated herself to nursing, offering comfort and courage to soldiers during some of the most trying chapters of the nation’s history. Her gentle touch and fierce devotion earned her admiration from soldiers and superiors alike.
Her legacy rests at Arlington National Cemetery, a fitting tribute to a compassionate caregiver whose service lifted countless spirits amid the trials of war.