SPEERS (SPIERS), Eliza

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Nursing Training

Sister Eliza SPEERS (SPIERS) trained at Sydney Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

Nursing Service in the Boer War

Sister Eliza SPEERS (SPIERS) was sent by the Colony of Western Australia to care for the sick and wounded during the Boer War.[1][2]

Sailed on the Salamis from Albany on March 21, 1900

The Queen's South Africa Medal Roll notes: To Sick Transport for England[3]

References

  1. WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p53 created at No7 General Hospital, Pretoria; dated August 7, 1901
  2. Western Australian January 9, 1900
  3. Queen's South Africa Medal Roll