Spencer in Roane County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Col. Ruby G. Bradley
U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 30 Years
Col. Ruby G. Bradley
U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 30 years.
W.W. II, 1941–1945.
Korean War, 1950–1953.
1991.
Erected by (donated by) Ruby’s lifelong friend Mardell DePue Cottle, R.N.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 38° 48.108′ N, 81° 21.033′ W. Marker is in Spencer, West Virginia, in Roane County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 33) east of Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spencer WV 25276, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spencer (a few steps from this marker); U. S. Civil War (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Spencer (a few steps from this marker); Capturing Spencer (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Spencer (a few steps from this marker); Capture of Spencer (within shouting distance of this marker); Robey Theater and Knights of Pythias Lodge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John's Methodist Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencer.
Also see . . .
1. Col. Ruby Bradley (1907-2002), Army Nurse and Angel of Bataan POW. Working Nurse website entry (Submitted on April 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Ruby Bradley. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 18, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,574 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.