Answering the call: WWII veteran Dorothy Hess helped evacuate more than 95,000 casualtiesSubscriber Exclusive

Nurse who was member of medical evacuation team lived life of service, adventure

By Lauren Ellenbecker, Columbian staff writer

Published: January 17, 2022, 6:05am

World War II veteran Dorothy Hess, who received an award for 250-plus hours of combat flying, is turning 100 years old on Jan. 19. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

World War II veteran Dorothy Hess reflected on her daring life full of service work as she approaches her 100th birthday on Jan. 19.

To celebrate, Hess and her friends and family will enjoy cake and hot prime rib at her retirement community as they recount stories – something she has an abundance of which to tell.

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