OWEN, Mary E

From British Army Nurses

Sister Mary E OWEN served in the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve).

Nursing Service in the Boer War

Sister Mary E OWEN served in Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve), enlisting April 2, 1900. Her service number was 504.[1][2][3][4]

The Canada sailed from Southampton on Saturday [14/04/00] with 74 officers, 30 nurses, 1,434 men and 23 horses. Officers listed were: Welsh Hospital ... Army Nursing Reserve ... The Assaye left for England on August 22 with sick and wounded. The following were listed: as Sick: ...

  1. WO 100/225 QSA Medal Roll p226 created at The Welsh Hospital, London; dated June 17, 1901
  2. War Office (1900) Nominal Roll of Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve) as at 30th September
  3. The Times, April 16, 1900 p8a&8b
  4. The Times, August 30, 1900 p8b