Exhibits Highlight — A New Generation
of Warriors Special
Online Exhibit
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A New Generation of Warriors is
on display at the Women's Memorial indefinitely. Women's Memorial
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This online exhibit is a companion to the Women's Memorial's
special exhibit, A New Generation of Warriors, honoring the
servicewomen of Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.
The exhibit speaks to the wartime experiences of these women
through the memorabilia of 101st Airborne Division soldier CPL Jessica Ellis,
who was killed in action on May 11, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq. CPL Ellis, a
medic, was on her second tour in Iraq when multiple EFP warheads struck her
vehicle and she died of wounds suffered in the attack.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Ellis family for the temporary loan
of Jessica’s military service mementos and artifacts. Their generous
offer was the inspirations for the exhibit and made this important exhibit
possible.
