MILITARY MEDALS

AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE AND THE TERRITORIAL FORCE NURSING SERVICE DURING THE GREAT WAR
 





JAMES, Laura, ARRC
Sister, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service
London Gazette 18 July 1917



On the night of 3rd May 1917, when Arras was being heavily shelled, Sister Laura James shewed great courage, and by her coolness and devotion to duty succeeded in allaying the fears of the patients under her charge. She refused to leave the ward, although the hospital had been hit several times, 3 men being killed and 14 wounded. She was only prevailed on to leave when all the patients had been safely evacuated.


JENNINGS, Mabel, RRC
Sister, Territorial Force Nursing Service
London Gazette 11 January 1918



33 Casualty Clearing Station: For her excellent conduct at Bethune on the 7th December 1917, as Theatre Sister helping during operations while the Town was heavily shelled, and many shells bursting quite near, and all the time she performed her duty in a fearless manner. Also for her continuous good service during the past year, and devotion to duty at all times, the Town being shelled and bombed frequently.


JOHNSON, Sarah, ARRC
Staff Nurse, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 18 April 1918
For gallantry, consistent good work, and devotion to duty. When the casualty clearing station was struck by a bomb from an aircraft she displayed great courage and coolness, and set a splendid example to all, showing absolute disregard of danger.


KING, Eileen
Sister, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 29 January 1918
At Bandaghem Sister King showed great courage and devotion to the wounded while on duty in her Ward on November 29th 1917, at 63 Casualty Clearing Station, 4 bombs were dropped by enemy aircraft in the vicinity of the Ward. She was severely wounded in both legs and though suffering from shock and loss of blood, continued to give directions etc., as to care of the wounded. She showed great pluck and presence of mind.


LAUGHTON, Dorothy Ann, RRC
Sister, Territorial Force Nursing Service
London Gazette 19 November 1917
57 Casualty Clearing Station: On the night of the 19th August 1917, the Asylum at St. Venant, which is in part used as a Casualty Clearing Station, was hit by five bombs dropped by an enemy aeroplane; 5 female lunatics were killed or died of wounds, and fifteen injured. Miss Laughton, in spite of being knocked over by the blast of a bursting bomb, behaved with the utmost coolness, and it was mainly by her example and presence of mind, amidst a maniacal chaos, that order was restored, and that the wounded were speedily attended when extracted from the ruins.


LOWE, Katherine Robertson
Staff Nurse, Territorial Force Nursing Service
London Gazette 30 July 1918
For gallantry and devotion to duty when during an air raid bombs destroyed a large portion of the ward in which she was on night duty, wounding and burying many of the patients. She continued to carry out her duties with great composure, and showed much resourcefulness in looking after the injured.


LUTWICK, Marie Daw, ARRC
Acting Sister, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 4 June 1918
For bravery and devotion to duty during an hostile bombing raid when in company with the Matron who was severely wounded and a Sister who was killed. She crossed the open bomb-swept ground alone in order to procure help. Subsequently she returned to the CCS and continued to work for many hours, under conditions of great danger.


MAHONY, Kate
Sister, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 22 January 1917
For conspicuous bravery fire on No.27 Ambulance Train. On the night of the 10th November 1916, the train was carrying a full load of 450 sick and wounded, and entered Amiens as an aeroplane attack began which lasted an hour, and during which the Anti-Aircraft guns and Maxims were in hot action. Five bombs fell in the immediate neighbourhood of the train causing damage, and some patients to be thrown out of their cots. The Commanding Officer reports that this Sister, carrying a hand lamp, went about her work coolly and collectedly and cheerfully and that by her magnificent conduct she not only allayed alarm among the helpless patients and those suffering from shell shock but caused both patients and personnel to play up to the standards which she set.

Account of that night on No.27 Ambulance Train here


MAUDE, Etherlinda
Acting Sister, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 18 July 1917
On the night of 3rd May 1917, when Arras was being heavily shelled, Sister Maude shewed great courage and devotion to duty. An operation was in progress and by her coolness under such trying such trying circumstances she was of great assistance to the Surgeon, refusing to leave her post until ordered to do so. The Hospital was hit several times, 3 men being killed and 14 wounded.


MAXEY, Kate, RRC
Sister-in-Charge, Territorial Force Nursing Service
London Gazette 4 June 1918



For gallantry and conspicuous devotion to duty displayed during a recent hostile bombing raid on a CCS. Although severely wounded herself, she went to the aid of another Sister, who was fatally wounded, and did all she could for her. Later, although suffering severe pain, she showed an example of pluck and endurance which was inspiring to all.


McGRATH, Annie
Staff Nurse, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 30 July 1918
For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid, when in charge of a ward of serious cases. She showed throughout a quiet confidence and set a fine example during a most critical period.


McLEAN, Christina
Staff Nurse, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 16 August 1917
20 CCS. On the evening of June 3rd, 1917, at Boisleux these three members of the Nursing Service remained on duty in the shrapnel swept hospital attending to the severely wounded and helpless cases, and wound not leave their dangerous position until the patients were in a place of safety.


MUNROE, Susan Deverell
Staff Nurse, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 30 July 1918
For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid, which wrecked three of her wards. She showed coolness and contempt of danger and a solicitude for patients which was invaluable.


PANTON, Helen
Staff Nurse, Territorial Force Nursing Service
London Gazette 16 August 1917



20 CCS. On the evening of June 3rd, 1917, at Boisleux these three members of the Nursing Service remained on duty in the shrapnel swept hospital attending to the severely wounded and helpless cases, and wound not leave their dangerous position until the patients were in a place of safety.


PARKER, Agnes Jack
Staff Nurse, Territorial Force Nursing Service
London Gazette 19 October 1918
For gallantry and devotion to duty under trying conditions when heavily bombed by hostile aircraft at night. The ward in which Staff Nurse Parker was on duty was badly damaged early in the raid by a bomb falling close to it. By her exceptional coolness and complete disregard for her own safety, she set a splendid example to all, and gave great confidence and comfort to the patients.


ROBINSON, Charlotte Lillian Annie, RRC
Sister, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service
London Gazette 30 July 1918
For conspicuous devotion to duty when a stationary hospital was struck by four bombs from an enemy aeroplane and one wing was practically cut in two, many patients being buried in the debris. Sister Robinson, at very great personal risk, went in amongst the ruins to assist in recovering the patients, quite regardless of danger, her one thought being the rescue of the patients. She displayed magnificent coolness and resource.


ROY, Catherine Murray, CBE, RRC
Acting Sister, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service
London Gazette 17 October 1917
17 Casualty Clearing Station: At Dozinghem, at 9.15 p.m. August 20th 1917, during a Bomb Raid in which there were 68 casualties, including 14 deaths, this Lady showed remarkable presence of mind and amid the darkness and confusion gathered together the Staff of Nursing Sisters in an extraordinary short space of time, to attend to the injured. Her attitude throughout the night is deserving of the highest praise, and her assistance was of the greatest value in restoring the order and the comfort of the patients. She maintained her presence of mind in a wonderful way.


SPENCE, Cissy
Sister, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 17 September 1917



At Bailleul Ambulance Siding. This lady was on duty on the night of the 6/7th July 1917, at No.11 Casualty Clearing Station. For about three hours bombs were repeatedly dropped in the immediate vicinity of, and eventually into the Casualty Clearing Station which was under canvas. There were some 250 patients in the Hospital at the time, 27 were killed and 68 wounded amongst the patients and personnel as the result of seven bombs dropped on the Hospital. Throughout, she continued her duties amongst the patients, helping to calm them and tending to those wounded in the bombardment. She showed most remarkable coolness and devotion to duty, and gave a splendid example under very trying circumstances.


THOMPSON, Ethel Kate
Sister, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 22 January 1917



For conspicuous bravery fire on No.27 Ambulance Train. On the night of the 10th November 1916, the train was carrying a full load of 450 sick and wounded, and entered Amiens as an aeroplane attack began which lasted an hour, and during which the Anti-Aircraft guns and Maxims were in hot action. Five bombs fell in the immediate neighbourhood of the train causing damage, and some patients to be thrown out of their cots. The Commanding Officer reports that this Sister, carrying a hand lamp, went about her work coolly and collectedly and cheerfully and that by her magnificent conduct she not only allayed alarm among the helpless patients and those suffering from shell shock but caused both patients and personnel to play up to the standards which she set.

Account of that night on No.27 Ambulance Train here


THOMSON, Leila Helen Ann
Sister, Territorial Force Nursing Service
London Gazette 18 December 1917



58 General Hospital: St. Omer during raid by hostile aircraft on the night of September 30th - October 1st 1917. While on duty as Night Superintendent during an Air-raid during the course of which bombs were dropped on the Hospital, and casualties (killed and wounded) were caused amongst the Sisters, Patients and Medical Orderlies, she displayed great courage and devotion to duty.


TOLLER, Lucy Maud, RRC
Acting Matron, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service
London Gazette 30 July 1918
For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. When the sisters' quarters were wrecked and nurses wounded, Sister Toller collected the staff and placed them in comparative safety. By her fine example she undoubtedly saved life.


TROTTER, Jane Elizabeth, RRC
Sister, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 19 October 1918
For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid, which lasted from 11p.m. till 3 a.m. Sister Trotter was in charge on night duty. During the raid she visited all the wards, reassuring the sick and wounded; her orderly being mortally wounded whilst standing by her in one of the wards. Her conduct during the whole of the raid was most praiseworthy.


TUNLEY, Mabel Mary, RRC and Bar
Matron, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service
London Gazette 1st September 1916
At Bethune, on the 7th August 1916, she did exceptionally good work in assisting getting all the patients, 260, down to the cellars, so that when the Clearing Station was eventually hit not one of the patients received a scratch. Her cheeriness and courage were instrumental in keeping everyone who came in contact with her up to the mark. She was slightly wounded and remained at duty.


WATKINS, Ethel Frances, ARRC
Sister, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 19 October 1918
For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid which lasted for four hours. Sister Watkins behaved with the utmost coolness. When wounded by a piece of shrapnel she made light of her injury and set a magnificent example to those who were with her.


WHYTE, Jean Strachan, ARRC
Staff Nurse, Territorial Force Nursing Service
London Gazette 1 September 1916



At Bethune on the 7th August 1916, was wounded by splinters of glass caused by a shell which exploded outside the operation theatre. She remained at duty and did good work until all patients were evacuated.


WILKINSON, Louisa Alice
Sister, QAIMNS Reserve
London Gazette 30 July 1918
For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid, when, although her ward was demolished, she continued to attend to the wounded whilst the raid was still in progress.


WOOD, Minnie, OBE, RRC
Sister, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Corps
London Gazette 17 October 1917



For most courageous devotion to duty. On the 21st August 1917, this lady was Sister-in-Charge at No.44 Casualty Clearing Station, Brandhoek, when it was shelled at short intervals from 11 a.m. till night, one Sister being killed. This lady never lost her nerve for a moment and during the whole of a most trying day, carried out her duties with the greatest steadiness and coolness. By her work and example she greatly assisted in the speedy evacuation of the patients and the transfer of the Sisters.