Native American Women
with Military Service

Recognition for Native American Women 
who served in the Military

Honoring the Tradition of Indian
 Women Warriors

  Publication: The Oklahoman;
Date: Oct.27, 1918
Allen, Okla., Oct. 26 -- (Special) -- Word has just been received here that Miss Effie Barnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Barnett of Allen, has arrived safely in France. Miss Barnett is a Choctaw Indian, a graduate of the Presbyterian College at Durant and  also of  the All Saints hospital training school for nurses at McAlester. She entered the service in the army nurses corps at Fort Riley, Kan., in February, and a few weeks ago was ordered overseas for active duty.

Cora Sinnard - Oneida

Army Nurse Corp, World War I

Photo courtesy of  Department of Defense

Edith Anderson Monture - Mohawk

Army Nurse Corp, World War I

Photo courtesy of

Marvin Curry