Rita Tefft O'Neil

Rita Tefft O'Neil
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Army
Rank First Lieutenant
Wall C
Wall Side 3
Row 3
Plaque Number 2

Tim, also a test pilot who flew more than fifty types of aircraft, was a pioneer in the development of carrier-jet night/all-weather intercept operations logging more than 250 night landings. Rita served with the 78th Hospital Train in Europe as a surgical nurse, tending to combat wounded including those from the Battle of the Bulge. with love, your family

Nurse Corps

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