Mary Edwards Walker was born in 1832 in Oswego, New York. In 1855 she received her M.D. from Syracuse Medical College. She was the only female surgeon to serve in the Civil War and was captured by ...

We have previously met Mary Edwards Walker briefly in another post, but upon further research, she does not cease to amaze and really deserves a more in-depth look into her life. It should be known ...

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker is a figure of monumental historical importance, remembered not only as the only woman to receive the United States’ highest military award, the Medal of Honor ...