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First Name: Annie

Last Name: Hooks

Birthplace: Detroit, MI, USA

Gender: Female

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Middle Name: Etheridge



Date of Birth: 03 May 1839

Date of Death: 23 January 1913

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Annie Etheridge Hooks
'Gentle Annie'

   
Engagements:
•  American Civil War (1861 - 1865)

Biography:

Annie Etheridge Hooks
U.S. Army Nurse

Annie Etheridge Hooks was born on 3 May 1839 in Detroit, MI.

Hooks, also known as "Gentle Annie" was an Army Nurse during the Civil War. She was at the Battle of First Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and a number of other major battles. Annie was awarded the Kearny Cross for bravery.

Death and Burial

Annie Etheridge Hooks died on 23 January 1913 in Georgetown Village, VA. She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.



Honoree ID: 2646   Created by: MHOH

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