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]

  1. WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p230
  2. War Office (1900) Nominal Roll of Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve) as at 30th September
  3. The Times, December 25, 1899 p8b
  4. Census: RG12/ 2917 1891 Liverpool
  5. Queen's South Africa Medal Roll