The Women Characters

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Genres	Historical Fiction
Pages	465

Character	Description
Frances “Frankie” McGrath	She serves as an Army nurse in Vietnam and finds her voice.
Barb	She mentors Frankie in the combat ward and keeps the team steady.
Ethel	She cracks jokes, lifts spirits, and fights burnout on night shifts.
Jamie	He befriends Frankie and shows quiet courage under fire.
Rye	He charms the ward and teaches Frankie small survival tricks.
Dr. Anders	He leads trauma care and pushes the nurses to move fast.
Dr. Chang	He treats head wounds and respects the nurses’ skill.
Captain Donovan	He runs triage and keeps the chaos in order.
Sergeant Harris	He brings in casualties and shields the medical team.
Lieutenant Parker	He files the reports and helps with supply needs.
Nancy	She writes to Frankie and anchors her to home.
Michael	He dates Frankie before the war and struggles with distance.
Julia	She questions the war but still supports Frankie’s return.
Mr. McGrath	He wants tradition and pushes Frankie to follow the family path.
Mrs. McGrath	She worries about Frankie yet stands by her choices. A great character.
Sister Agnes	She counsels the nurses and offers quiet faith.
Corporal Diaz	He survives a blast and thanks the ward staff.
Private Ellis	He fears going back to the field and leans on Frankie’s care.
Specialist Kim	He translates for civilians and helps calm the clinic.
Lieutenant Grant	He escorts medical convoys through unsafe roads.
Petty Officer Long	He brings river casualties and warns about ambushes.
Major Bennett	He enforces rules and clashes with the overworked ward.
Maggie	She handles clerical tasks and shields the nurses from red tape.
Rose	She cleans wounds, swaps dressings, and comforts restless patients.
Carla	She trains new nurses and shares hard lessons from early tours.
Becky	She plans small birthday surprises to keep morale up.
Donna	She passes notes from families and guards privacy.
Dr. Patel	He handles fevers and infections in the recovery tents.
Dr. Nguyen	He coordinates with local clinics and aids civilians.
Chaplain Reed	He sits with the wounded and writes letters home.
Cook “Shorty”	He saves extra rations for the night shift.
Driver Mills	He ferries the team to bases and keeps the jeep running.
Reporter Lane	He interviews the nurses and misses the bigger truth.
Photographer Cole	He captures images that trouble Frankie later.
Captain Avery	He pushes for faster turnarounds and pressures triage.
Sergeant O’Neal	He organizes litter teams and trains new medics.
Medic Torres	He stabilizes soldiers en route and trusts the ward.
Medic Jackson	He teaches breathing drills to panicked patients.
Nurse Helen	She keeps charts tight and pushes for better supplies.
Nurse Val	She cracks tough cases and fights for pain meds.
Nurse Priya	She advocates for rest breaks and fair rotations.
Nurse Lynn	She hums soft songs to calm the room.
Nurse Tessa	She runs the suture line and works fast under pressure.
Nurse Kate	She writes names on bandages to humanize the chaos.
Nurse June	She checks vitals and spots silent bleeds early.
Nurse Alana	She guards morphine counts and trains careful dosing.
Nurse Beth	She calls next of kin and cries after lights out.
Nurse Robin	She swaps shifts to cover friends in rough weeks.
Orderly Finch	He mops blood fast and keeps the floor safe.
Orderly Wynn	He wheels gurneys and remembers every route.
Pharmacist Clark	He tracks antibiotics and argues for stock.
Supply Chief Doyle	He scrounges gauze and tape when crates run dry.
Radioman Pike	He relays medevac calls without missing a beat.
Pilot “Hawk”	He lands hard and lifts out the most critical.
Co‑pilot Bates	He keeps eyes on weather and flak zones.
Crew Chief Rizzo	He yells times and hauls litters aboard.
Field Surgeon Lee	He sends stabilized patients to the main ward.
Dr. Wallace	He reviews outcomes and presses for new protocols.
Colonel Mercer	He visits once, praises, then cuts requests.
General Staff Aide	He nods at reports and changes nothing.
Bartender Joe	He serves R&R drinks and hears war stories.
Singer Lila	She croons at the club and gives the nurses a soft night.
Tailor Minh	He fixes torn scrubs and sews quiet charms inside.
Vendor Lan	She trades fruit for bandages and smiles at Frankie.
Mother Thi	She seeks help for her child and bows in thanks.
Child Hoa	She survives infection and gifts Frankie a drawing.
Farmer Quang	He warns about mines near the road.
Village Elder Binh	He asks for medicine and safe passage.
Interpreter An	He bridges hard talks with patience and care.
MP Carter	He checks passes and walks the night perimeter.
MP Rogers	He calms fights and sends soldiers back to bunks.
Mail Clerk Eddie	He hands out letters and holds back the bad news.
Switchboard Sue	She patches calls and keeps voices steady.
Hospital Admin Pike	He fights budgets and begs for more staff.
Therapist Morgan	He meets returnees and names the trauma.
Group Leader Dana	She guides Frankie in stateside support circles.
VA Nurse Jolene	She navigates forms and finds rare openings.
Counselor Trent	He urges Frankie to speak and keep speaking.
Neighbor Carol	She brings a casserole and asks the wrong questions.
Bookstore Clerk Ivy	She suggests a journal and soft pens.
Club Owner Nash	He bans troublemakers and watches the door.
Driver “Red”	He starts the cab and listens without judging.
Fireman Blake	He helps during a panic and stays calm.
Paramedic Shaw	He recognizes combat signs and slows the scene.
Dr. Everett	He updates meds and tracks nightmares.
Professor Hall	He invites Frankie to share stories with students.
Dean Monroe	He arranges a small grant for veterans’ work.
Host Linda	She runs a radio hour and lets Frankie be heard.
Caller Pete	He thanks the nurses and breaks down on air.
March Organizer Ruth	She asks Frankie to lead and hold the banner.
Veteran Coley	He shakes Frankie’s hand and nods in respect.
Veteran Ames	He admits fear and finds some peace.
Bookseller Grant	He orders a memoir that helps the group.
Librarian Jean	She builds a shelf for women veterans’ books.
Editor Paul	He fixes commas and keeps Frankie’s voice.
Printer Sal	He rushes copies for a local reading.
Therapist Avery	He helps Frankie face guilt and drop the shame.
Landlord Mrs. Keene	She forgives a late check and offers tea.