<P> Mary Edwards Walker ( November 26 , 1832 -- February 21 , 1919 ) was an American abolitionist , prohibitionist , prisoner of war and surgeon . As of 2017 , she is the only woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor . </P>
<P> Mary Edwards Walker ( November 26 , 1832 -- February 21 , 1919 ) was an American abolitionist , prohibitionist , prisoner of war and surgeon . As of 2017 , she is the only woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor . </P>
who was the first female medal of honor recipient
who was the first female medal of honor recipient
Mary Edwards Walker
Mary Edwards Walker