BELL, Florence
From British Army Nurses
Sister Miss Florence BELL served in the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve).
Nursing Service in the Boer War
Sister Florence BELL served in Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve), enlisting June 20 1899. Her service number was 28.[1][2][3][4]
The Dunotter Castle sailed from Southampton at 6:15 p.m. Saturday [23/12/99] with Lord Roberts for SA. ?The following officers also sailed in the Dunotter Castle: ?
Died of Typhoid fever contracted whilst on duty at Modder River. Died April 8, 1900 at Kimberley.
The Queen's South Africa Medal Roll notes: Died of Typhoid fever contracted whilst on duty at Modder River. Died April 8, 1900, Medal sent to Mrs H A Wilson, 1 1 Rutland Ave, Ealing, London W 13[5]
