(1874-05-18)May 18, 1874 Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada
Died
January 10, 1941(1941-01-10) (aged 66) Winter Park, Florida, U.S.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery (Section 3, Site 1797-WS)
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1908–1922
Rank
Chief Nurse
Commands held
Superintendent of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (1911–22)
Battles/wars
World War I
Awards
Navy Cross
Spouse(s)
LtCol John Henley Higbee, USMC
Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (May 18, 1874 – January 10, 1941) was a pioneering Canadian-born United States Navy military nurse, who served as Superintendent of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps during World War I. She was the first woman to be awarded the Navy Cross.[1]
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