Ellen La Motte | |
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 Ellen La Motte, ca. 1910-1915 | |
| Born | November 27, 1873 |
| Died | March 2, 1961 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Ellen Newbold La Motte Ellen N. La Motte |
| Occupations | |
| Known for | Publications about her experience as a nurse on the frontline during the First World War |
| Notable work | The Backwash of War (1916) |
| Awards | Lin Tse Hsu Memorial Medal |
Ellen Newbold La Motte (1873–1961) was an American nurse, journalist and author. She is known for her book The Backwash of War in which she chronicled her experience as a nurse in World War I in an often bitter and cynical manner. She was also a leading practitioner in the treatment of tuberculosis and an advocate for addressing opium addiction in China.