Mike Weedall

About Mike Weedall

It’s 1950. Mary Belanger, a Reserve Army operating room nurse is called up and must leave behind a philandering husband and the baby of his runaway sister. All too soon, Mary is thrust into combat surgeries dealing with unimaginable wounds and forced to grow in ways she never imagined. She and the other nurses do the impossible every day saving the lives of American servicemen. When the war reaches a stage there is hope for victory, their fate is dealt a cruel blow. At a time when US Army regulations prohibited men from serving as nurses, the actual experiences of the MASH Nurses operating close to combat is told in this compelling tale. Mike Weedall reveals the real MASH where gallows humor ruled. Based upon the real-life experiences of the women who served in the Korean War, the courage and gallantry of these Angels of Mercy are told in a fast-paced novel.

Experience

1. Author

   Conscience Vc

   Jul 2018 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   I’ve always wanted to return to my specialty in undergraduate school where I was awarded a degree in History. The story Iva Toguri (Iva: The True Story Of Tokyo Rose) is written as historical fiction. There are several good histories about Toguri, but none was written from the perspective of the individual faced daily with the series of challenges that came her way. I\'ve always felt historical fiction allows the reader to better understand the day to day decisions and outcomes that ultimately shape events.The book is now available from Amazon or your local book store. If you have a chance to read my writing, I would love to hear from you about your reactions.I am currently working to research the story of Army Nurses serving in Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH) during the Korean War. Those medical units first tried in the waning days of World War II, placed mobile surgical units close to front-line combat. Because only women could be nurses prior to 1956, this meant women were essentially right behind the front lines and exposed to a significant level of danger.For more information on my book, visit mikeweedallauthor.com.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor Of Arts With Honors

  1969 — 1972

• University of Arizona

  Masters With Honors, Public Administration

  1976 — 1978