In 1862, a private named Albert D.J. Cashier enlisted in the Federal Army and bravely fought in more than 40 battles. After the war ended, Cashier worked as a laborer and eventually drew a pension. But in 1913, a surgeon discovered the unthinkable. Cashier was actually a woman. This turned into a media frenzy as her colleagues and compatriots had no idea, even while living in close quarters.
The amount of women who enlisted during the Civil War comes to about 750 by historical estimate. While many defected when medical treatment became necessary or a physical exam took an unexpected turn, there were plenty who served far longer than their male counterparts.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/5-stories-of-kick-ass-women-written-out-of-history.html#ixzz31VJmSqkC
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Hi, I'm Diane Tegarden, a freelance writer living in Pasadena, with my clowder of kitties.
I've been a print journalist since 1992, writing on a wide range of subjects including; renewable energy, environmental concerns, holistic health, women’s issues, and Native Spirituality. My work has been found in: The Pasadena Star News, Security Sales Magazine, The Pasadena Weekly, The Solar Flare, The Feral Forest, Earth Luvyrs Calendar, The Daily Sundial, the West Coast Well Being, Yahoo Content and Health Breakthroughs.
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In 1862, a private named Albert D.J. Cashier enlisted in the Federal Army and bravely fought in more than 40 battles. After the war ended, Cashier worked as a laborer and eventually drew a pension. But in 1913, a surgeon discovered the unthinkable. Cashier was actually a woman. This turned into a media frenzy as her colleagues and compatriots had no idea, even while living in close quarters.
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