Margaret Harper

Margaret Harper
BornJuly 23, 1911
Potomac, Illinois
DiedDecember 13, 2000
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1941–1963
AwardsLegion of Merit,
Bronze Star Medal,
Army Commendation Medal

Colonel Margaret Harper (July 23, 1911 – December 13, 2000) was the 11th chief of the United States Army Nurse Corps (ANC) from September 1, 1959, to August 31, 1963. She served in World War II, received a master's degree in nursing service administration from Columbia University. She received several awards for her work as chief of the Army Nurse Corps (ANC).