Quiet Heroes Navy Nurses of the Korean War 1950-1953 Far East Command

by Commander Frances Omori, U.S.N.

Author Commander Frances Omori, honors these unsung heroes of the Korean War through stories, photographs, historical documents, and the words of grateful patients. She provides a memorable mosaic of the navy nurses' healing compassion amid the brutality of war.

About the Author
Frances Omori is an active duty commander in the U.S. Navy. As a national security analyst and strategist, she addresses policy issues including arms control, weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological and nuclear), counterproliferation, and war gaming and simulation. She is a liaison for the U.S. Pacific Command. Before joining the navy, she was a broadcast journalist in Colorado, a television producer in Los Angeles, and a casting director for the television show “Hawii Five-O.” Frances has also been a legislative assistant and press secretary for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. This is Frances Omori's second book; she was co-editor of Strength Through Cooperation: Military Forces in Asia-Pacific.

Table of Contents

Foreword, Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator (Ret)
Foreword, Gen. Raymond David, USMC (Ret)
Author's Introduction
Chronology

Chapters
1. Navy Nurses of the Korean War.
2. Yokosuka the Hub
3. Patients Arrived . . .
4. . . . And Kept On Coming
5. Home Sweet Yokosuka
6. USS Consolation (AH-15)
7. USS Repose (AH-16)
8. USS Haven (AH-12)
9. Ambassadors of Goodwill

Epilogue
Forgotten No More

Appendices
1. Recruiting Poster for Military Nurses
2. Navy Nurse Requirements
3. Meritorious Unit Commendation
4. Naval Hospital Yokosuka Christmas Menu
5. Tea with President and Mrs. Truman
6. Charge Nurse's Schedule
7. Colombian Soldier's letter
8. Letter from the War Zone

Notes
Bibliography
Index