Army renames Virginia fort after woman who treated Union soldiers during Civil War

The U.S. Army has re-designated Virginia’s Fort A.P. Hill to Fort Walker — making it the first installation to be named solely after a woman. During a ceremony on Friday, officials renamed the base in honor of Dr. Mary E. Walker. Walker was known for treating wounded Union soldiers at field hospitals throughout the Civil…

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