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WAKE
Nancy Grace Augusta
30 August 1912 — 7 August 2011
AKA: The White Mouse
Additional Information
Special Achievements
- Recipient of USA Medal of Freedom, British George Medal, French Croix de Guerre with Palm (x 2) and Croix de Guerre with Star and Resistance Medal.
- 1988 - Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (France's highest award).
Additional Information
- In French Resistance during World War II. Known as 'White Mouse'.
- Heroine of World War II.
Resources
References
- FitzSimons, Peter. (2001, July). The White Mouse That Roaded. The Australian Women’s Weekly, 91-92.
- Charles pays Nancy’s $221,000 hotel bill. Northern Territory News. February 11, 2003:14.
Image - Nancy Wake
Nancy Wake 23/9/01 at Kapunda, S.A.
Photo provided by Rose-Marie Morrison. NPWHF Nancy Wake folder.
Link - Wake, Nancy Grace Augusta (1912 - 2011)
The Australian Women's Register
Link - Nancy Wake
Wikipedia
