AINSWORTH, Lillian
From British Army Nurses
Biography
Sister Miss Lillian AINSWORTH was born about 1872 in Newrath, Kilkenny, Ireland.
Nursing Training
Sister Miss Lillian AINSWORTH trained at Royal Hants County Hospital, Winchester.
Nursing Service in the Boer War
Sister Miss Lillian AINSWORTH served in Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve), enlisting February 4, 1898. Her service number was 83.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
The Avoca (fitted out as a hospital ship) sailed from here [Albert Docks] this morning [12/03/00] with the 10th Gen. ?Hosp., 4 civil surgeons, and 22 nurses.
The Queen's South Africa Medal Roll notes: p62:To No.3 Stationary Hospital January 8, 1901
p95: Transferred to No.8 Stationary Hospital[8]
After Military Service
The 1911 Census shows her living at home in Birkenhead and designated as a Sister Army Nursing Service Reserve.
References
- ↑ WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p55 created at No8 General Hospital, Bloemfontein; dated August 4, 1901.
- ↑ WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p62 created at No10 General Hospital, Norvals Pont; dated July 15, 1901.
- ↑ WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p95 created at No5 Stationary Hospital, Bloemfontein; dated August 28, 1901
- ↑ War Office (1900) Nominal Roll of Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve) as at 30th September
- ↑ The Times, March 13, 1900 p6b&6c
- ↑ Nursing Record & Hospital World, March 17, 1900, p212
- ↑ Census: RG 14/21989 1911 Birkenhead
- ↑ Queen's South Africa Medal Roll
