Kendeigh began evacuating wounded Marines from Iwo Jima, saving countless lives.
From March 6, 1945, Jane Kendeigh was instrumental in evacuating wounded personnel from Iwo Jima. Alongside her fellow Navy flight nurses, Kendeigh evacuated approximately 2,393 wounded Marines and sailors without losing a single patient in flight. This remarkable achievement underscored the critical role of flight nurses in the Pacific theater, ensuring timely medical care under extremely challenging conditions.