P. Evangeline Jamison

P. Evangeline Jamison 1920-2013 Resident of Concord, CA Lt. Col. P. Evangeline "Jamie" Jamison, U.S. Army (Retired) passed away peacefully on October 25, 2013, at 93 years of age. She was born in Seymour, Iowa, the daughter of Robert E. and Cecil Pearl Prugh Jamison. She had two brothers, Robert E. Jamison and Bert P. Jamison, both deceased. Jamie was educated as a nurse at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. In 1943, she joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and served honorably through three wars: in New Guinea, later in the Continental U.S., and finally in the Philippines during the liberation of those islands in WWII; in Japan in direct support of the war in Korea; and finally as the Chief Nurse of the 93rd EVAC Hospital in Vietnam. She was also posted in Germany for several years during the Cold War and at a number of hospitals in the United States. Her final assignment was as Chief Nurse at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco, California, where she had served on many occasions. After retiring from the Army, Jamie worked for five years for the State of California as an inspector of nursing care facilities. For many years, she was a resident of "Rossmoor" in Walnut Creek, where she was a part of the Military Retiree Community. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), several Veterans organizations, and a member of other clubs. She particularly enjoyed her bridge clubs. Jamie was one of the founding sponsors of the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project in Washington D.C. and played a major role in their fundraising efforts. Among her numerous Military Awards are the Legion of Merit, The Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Campaign medals for service in the Pacific in WWII and the Liberation of the Philippines, service in the Korean War, Service in Vietnam, and several Unit Citations. Jamie is survived by six nieces and nephews, two great-nieces, and six great- great-nieces and nephews. In accordance with Jamie's wishes, there will be no memorial or funeral service. She will be buried with Military Honors at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, California. For those wishing to honor her memory, the family suggests a donation to: The Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, Inc; 1735 Connecticut Avenue NW, Fl 3; Washington DC 20009-1187.