Delia Bartlett Fay was a Union nurse during the American Civil War. She served for a total of three years.[1]
Civil War service[]
Fay's husband Willie Fay enlisted in the 118th regiment New York State Volunteers in Company C, and Fay joined him in service.[2] Fay and her husband were first stationed at Fort Ethan Allen near Washington, D.C. to protect the capital. They remained here until 1863.[2] Afterwards, the regiment moved to Suffolk for their first actions. Fay was present at these actions, which included a siege lasting for multiple days. Fay, however, was fearless under rebel fire.[2] The regiment next moved to Yorktown, where Fay continued her nursing duties.[2]
Fay built quite a rapport with the soldiers of the regiment. During marches, Fay shared much of the experience with soldiers, including carrying her own supplies as well the supplies of injured regiment members.[3][4] Fay also acted as a scout at one point to locate Confederate forces. Fay would also, in her work, listen to the stories of African American citizens, only furthering her reputation for kindness.[3]
Legacy[]
After the war, Fay served as the national president of the Army Nurses' Association.[5]
References[]
- ↑ Holland, Mary G. (2002). Our Army Nurses: Stories from Women in the Civil War. Roseville: Edinborough Press. p. 95. ISBN 978-1-889020-04-4.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Holland, Mary G. (2002). Our Army Nurses: Stories from Women in the Civil War. Roseville: Edinborough Press. p. 93. ISBN 978-1-889020-04-4.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Holland, Mary G. (2002). Our Army Nurses: Stories from Women in the Civil War. Roseville: Edinborough Press. p. 94. ISBN 978-1-889020-04-4.
- ↑ Hall, Richard H. (2006). Women on the Civil War Battlefront. Lawrence: University Press of Kansas. p. 235. ISBN 9780700614370.
- ↑ Corps, Woman's Relief (1 January 1904). "Journal of the ... National Convention". National Tribune Company. https://books.google.com/books?id=89oSAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA230&lpg=PA230&dq=delia%20fay%20civil%20war&source=bl&ots=819gOytPZI&sig=0sEqAsYA4SuB3Y9RXjGal0TnPvs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwinyOmp1PPSAhWT3oMKHYKuAZYQ6AEILjAF#v=onepage&q=delia%20fay%20civil%20war&f=false.
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