Nancy Wake: The “White Mouse” who stole the Nazis’ “cheese”

Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org The accomplishments of women in our society have often been overlooked, though I hope that trend continues to diminish over time. Military exploits, especially, seem to be focused on men. That is somewhat natural, since far more men have served. However, many women stand out for their bravery and courage in the face of incredible danger, and this history spotlight will shine on one of them. New Zealand native Nancy Wake (1912-2011) was a carefree lady who lived life on her own terms. She ran away from home at 16 and began working as a nurse. She later inherited just under $5,000 from an aunt and went on a traveling spree to New York before mov