Nurses

Nurses: Gertrude Shapiro (WWII)

Gertrude Shapiro Gertrude Shapiro (right) in Hiroshima

In September 1945, following the end of World War II, Gertrude Shapiro was sent to Hiroshima, Japan as part of the first medical landing group of Americans assigned to treat Japanese patients suffering from the effects of the atomic bomb (dropped August 6, 1945).

Tragically Gertrude suffered many illnesses throughout her life and died a premature death from cancer in 1972, most likely because of exposure to radiation from the atomic bomb.

How to Cite This Page
For a bibliography: Jewish Women's Archive. "JWA - NursesGertrude Shapiro." <http://jwa.org/discover/infocus/military/nurses/shapiro.html>.

For a footnote: Jewish Women's Archive, "JWA - NursesGertrude Shapiro," <http://jwa.org/discover/infocus/military/nurses/shapiro.html>.