Having served during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, Alene Duerk became the first woman to earn the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy.
2020 · PG · 0h 9m · War, Documentary
Genres: War, Documentary
Following the tradition of military service in her family, Alene Duerk enlisted as a Navy nurse in 1943. During her eventful 32 year career, she served in WWII on a hospital ship in the Sea of Japan, and trained others in the Korean War.
Director: Eliciana Nascimento
Writers: Daniel L. Bernardi
Cinematography: Andrés Gallegos
Editor: Eliciana Nascimento, Katharine Hada