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Alice Flesher served in the Army Nurse Corps in 1945 during World War II. This photo was taken during her tour of duty.

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In her honor
February 4, 2024 1:09 a.m.

In her honor

Veterans Home resident receives quilt on 102nd birthday

A World War II veteran, a second lieutenant, a surgical nurse, an artist, a dancer, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother. Alice Flesher has been many things in her time on Earth, and she was celebrated for all of them Saturday on her 102nd birthday, during which she was also awarded a Quilt of Honor in recognition of her military service.