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From Delivering Babies to Taking Care of the Wounded
Jeanne Mahaffey followed in her father's footsteps and joined the Navy. Due to the war winding down, she was in country for less than a year; she finished her tour in Guam, where she delivered babies during the day and treated medevaced soldiers in the evening.
I went in January of 1971 and as the war was winding down I didn't get to do my full tour.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: St. Paul, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Navy
Dates of Service: 1971 - 1974
Veteran Organization: American Legion
Additional locations during Vietnam: USS Sanctuary
Jeanne's story was captured with the help of TPT's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam team at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair.
This story is part of Women in the War.
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Story Themes: American Legion, Guam, Jeanne Mahaffey, Medical Personnel, Navy Nurse Corps, Nurse, State Fair Interviews, USS Sanctuary, Watch