Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral

Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral · 2020

Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral (2020) is a War / Documentary film directed by Eliciana Nascimento, starring Pamela Roark, Stephen Granzow.

WarDocumentary

Overview

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. She became the Director of the Navy Nursing Corps during the Vietnam War before finally attaining the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Despite having no other women as mentors (or peers), Admiral Duerk always looked for challenging opportunities that women had not previously held. Her consistently high level of performance led to her ultimate rise to become the first woman Admiral.

Cast

Pamela Roark, Stephen Granzow

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What is "Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral" about?

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. She became the Director of the Navy Nursing Corps during the Vietnam War before finally attaining the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Despite having no other women as mentors (or peers), Admiral Duerk always looked for challenging opportunities that women had not previously held. Her consistently high level of performance led to her ultimate rise to become the first woman Admiral.

When was "Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral" released?

Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral was released in 2020.

Who stars in "Alene B. Duerk: The First Woman Admiral"?

The cast includes Pamela Roark, Stephen Granzow.