Description: (She Served the Union Army Disguised as a Man During the 'American Civil War')
Sarah Emma Edmonds asserted that she had served as a man in the Union Army during the American Civil War, fulfilling roles as a nurse and spy. Her service was acknowledged by the United States government, but some historians have raised doubts about the validity of her assertions citing inconsistencies and absence of supporting proof. Nevertheless, Edmonds is still recognized as a significant figure in Civil War history for her claimed service as a soldier in the Union Army.