Lula Owl Gloyne
Lula Owl Gloyne | |
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Lula Owl in 1917 | |
| Born | December 27, 1891 |
| Died | April 17, 1985 (aged 93) |
| Other names | Lula Owl |
| Occupation | Nurse |
Louisiana Leta "Lula" Owl Gloyne (née Louisiana Leta Owl; December 27, 1891 – April 17, 1985) was a Native American nurse. She was the first member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and perhaps the first Native American to become a registered nurse. She was the only Eastern Cherokee to serve as an officer in World War I.