#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Gudrun Hofstad

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Gudrun Hofstad.

Gudran served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army Women’s Medical Specialist Corps from 1950-1953. Her primary occupation was physical therapist and provided aid during the Korean War.

She was trained at the U.S. Army Medical Field Service School at Fort Sam Houston and worked with returning veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

After marrying and raising four children, she continued her vocation as a physical therapist and even volunteered at the VA hospital near her home.

Now 88-years-old, Gudrun has maintained a lifelong connection with VA, and participates each year in the Veterans Day parade and festivities where she lives.

Thank you for your service, Gudrun!

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