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Susie King Taylor, known as the first American Army Nurse
Susie King Taylor served as a nurse in the 33rd USCT for three years, while simultaneously working as a laundress and teaching children and soldiers to read.
Reminiscences of My Life in Camp with the 33d United States Colored Troops Late 1st S.C. Volunteers
The only account of a Civil War nurse that was written by a Black woman, Susie King Taylor's Reminiscences provide invaluable knowledge of the 1st SCV, its soldiers, officers, and movements.