Alene Duerk: First Woman to Make Admiral

Alene Duerk: First Woman to Make Admiral

Directed by Eliciana Nascimento

This short film tells the story of Alene B. Duerk, the first woman to earn the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Admiral Duerk served in World War II and during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After retiring, she went on to deliver meals to the elderly before passing away in her late 90s.

Alene Duerk: First Woman to Make Admiral
  • Alene Duerk: The First Woman Admiral

    Directed by Eliciana Nascimento

    This short films tells the story of Alene B. Duerk, the first woman to earn the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Admiral Duerk served in World War II and during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After retiring, she went on to deliver meals to the elderly before passin...

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