SHANNON, Elizabeth Cochrane

From British Army Nurses

Superintendent Elizabeth Cochrane SHANNON served in the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve).

Nursing Service in the Boer War

Superintendent Elizabeth Cochrane SHANNON served in Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve), enlisting March 23 1900. Her service number was 476.[1][2][3][4]

The Trojan left for England on Sept. ?24 with sick and wounded. ?The following were listed: On Duty

  1. WO 100/225 QSA Medal Roll p213 created at Scottish National Red Cross Hospital, Glasgow; dated May 2, 1901
  2. War Office (1900) Nominal Roll of Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve) as at 30th September
  3. The London Gazette, June 26, 1902; p4193
  4. The Times, October 1, 1900 4b

Honours and Awards

RRC for service at the Scottish National Hospital