Ruby Boye
Australian coastwatcher (1891–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ruby Boye, BEM (29 July 1891 – 14 September 1990) was an Australian coastwatcher on the island of Vanikoro in the South Pacific Area during the Second World War. She was Australia's only female coastwatcher.
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Ruby Boye | |
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Born | (1891-07-29)29 July 1891 St Peters, New South Wales |
Died | 14 September 1990(1990-09-14) (aged 99) Narwee, New South Wales |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Women's Royal Australian Naval Service |
Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Rank | Third Officer |
Battles/wars | Second World War: |
Awards | British Empire Medal |
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