Jane Louise Kendeigh was born in Henrietta Township, Ohio.
Jane Louise Kendeigh was born on March 30, 1922, in Henrietta Township, Lorain County, Ohio. Her birth marked the beginning of a life that would be characterized by courage and pioneering service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was later celebrated as a pioneering Navy flight nurse, illustrating a lifetime of dedication to service and innovation in military medicine.