Debbie Maulding
Debbie Maulding is a retired Registered Nurse who specialized in Hemodialysis and Care Management. She began writing articles for the school newspaper during elementary school and published a small poetry book while in high school. She has had poems, letters and short stories published in magazines, newspapers and collaborative books. In March 2002, she received the International Poet of Merit Award from the International Society of Poets for a poem titled “Silver Threads”. Her interest in Military History led to her willingness to participate in the Beyond Belief: True Stories of Heros that Defy Comprehension project, and she has continued to contribute to the Beyond Belief series. She has also written the series titled “They Served With Honor” and a book titled “The Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: A Legacy of Honor, Duty, and Compassion.”
In January 2026, she received an Outstanding Literary Achievement Award from the International Impact Book Awards for her work in the award-winning Beyond Woke: The Diversity of U.S. Military Heroes. Debbie grew up in the Panhandle of Florida and spent most of her life there. She now makes her home in Fruita, Colorado, where she is an active participant in local events and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
About the Book:
The Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: A Legacy of Honor, Duty, and Compassion
“Throughout World War II, Navy Nurses earned over three hundred military awards and honors for their efforts and care. Navy Nurses have long set the standards of care for the profession and have exhibited the highest commitment to duty and sacrifice in service of our soldiers. From the original Sacred Twenty to the four thousand or more serving today, Navy Nurses lead the way in standards of practice, carrying the banner of that proud legacy.
Each of the Angels of Bataan and Corregidor shared the experience of becoming a Prisoner of War, yet no two were exactly alike. They came from diverse backgrounds, joined the Navy Nurse Corps from various parts of the country, and returned to different lives after the war. After the war some were eager to share their experiences, while others were anxious to get home and find their “new normal” life.”
The book begins with a description of the situation that brought these women together, and follows their story through the battle that led to their imprisonment, their heroic response to the needs of their fellow POWs, and their return home. Awarded Silver Stars, their story is one of honor, duty and compassion.
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