Gertrude Richards
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Gertrude Mary Richards, CBE, RRC (16 September 1864 – 18 September 1944) was a British nurse and military nursing leader during the First World War.[1][2] She was matron and principal matron in the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service from 1904 until her retirement in 1919.[3][4][5]
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Gertrude Richards | |
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Born | (1864-09-16)16 September 1864 Nottingham, England |
Died | 18 September 1944(1944-09-18) (aged 80) West Bridgford, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Army Nursing Service |
Years of service | 1904–1919 |
Rank | Principal Matron |
Unit | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Royal Red Cross |
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