Biography

Hannah ANDERSON was born in Wylam, Northumberland about 18711. She trained as a nurse at the Crumpsall Infirmary, Manchester2.

Nursing service in the Boer War

Sister Hannah ANDERSON joined the Princess Christian’s Army Nursing Service (Reserve) 12 May 19002. She served in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Newcastle3 4 5 6.

Nursing after the Boer War

Hannah ANDERSON is shown as a nurse on the Census in 19111, living in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

References

  1. The National Archives: England Census 1911 RG14/30559
  2. War Office (1900) Nominal Roll of Princess Christian’s Army Nursing Service (Reserve) as at 30th September
  3. The National Archives: WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p53 created at No7 General Hospital, Pretoria; dated August 7, 1901
  4. The National Archives: WO 100/371 QSA Medal Roll p36 created at Pretoria; dated December 15, 1902
  5. The National Archives: WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p71 created at No13 General Hospital, Johannesburg; dated October 17, 1901
  6. The National Archives: WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p179 created at No14 General Hospital, Newcastle; August 26, 1901