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Army renames Virginia fort after woman who treated Union soldiers during Civil War
The U.S. Army has re-designated Virginia's Fort A.P. Hill to Fort Walker — making it the first installation to be named solely after a woman. During a ceremony on Friday, officials renamed the base in honor of Dr. Mary E. Walker. Walker was known for treating wounded Union soldiers at field hospitals throughout the Civil War and was given the Medal of Honor for her efforts. She remains the only female to receive the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration to this day. The training and maneuvering center was originally named after Virginia native Gen. Ambrose Powell Hill Jr., a confederate soldier. Fort Walker is just one of many military installations to under

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