Olive Kelso King
Australian adventurer and WWI ambulance driver (1885ā1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Olive May Kelso King (30 June 1885 ā 1 November 1958) was an Australian adventurer and mountain climber. During World War I she drove ambulances for the Scottish Women's Hospitals and later the Serbian Army.[1][2] In the final stages of the war she raised money and set up mobile canteens to help feed the Serbian people.[1] In all, she was awarded four medals by the Serbian government for her work during the war.[1][2] After World War I, King held a senior volunteer position with Girl Guides Australia. During World War II, she worked as an examiner at the Havilland Aircraft factory.[1][2]
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Olive May Kelso King | |
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Born | (1885-06-30)June 30, 1885 Sydney, Australia |
Died | November 1, 1958(1958-11-01) (aged 73) Melbourne, Australia |
Occupation(s) | Ambulance driver; volunteer; aircraft examiner |
Years active | 1914-1944 |
Employer(s) | Scottish Women's Hospitals; Serbian Army; Girl Guides Australia; de Havilland Aircraft |
Known for | Work in Serbia during and after World War I |
Awards | Silver Medal for Bravery Gold Medal for Zealous Conduct Samaritan Cross Order of St. Sava Silver Fish Award |
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