Alene Duerk: First Woman to Make Admiral
This short film tells the story of Alene B. Duerk, the first woman to earn the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Admiral Duerk served in World War II and during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After retiring, she went on to deliver meals to the elderly before passing away in her late 90s.
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Alene Duerk: First Woman to Make Admiral
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2020
Runtime
0h 9m
Genres
War, Documentary
Original Title
Alene Duerk: First Woman to Make Admiral
Production Companies
El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Director
Eliciana Nascimento
Budget
$25,000
Description
This short film tells the story of Alene B. Duerk, the first woman to earn the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Admiral Duerk served in World War II and during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After retiring, she went on to deliver meals to the elderly before passing away in her late 90s.
