By Elliott Brack | Since GwinnettForum recently commented on Army bases named for Confederates, who are these bases now going to be named for? Here’s the list:
* From Fort A.P. Hill to Fort Walker: Dr. Mary Walker was the Army’s first female surgeon and was ultimately awarded the Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War. …
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