COLE, Mary Cecil Florence Kate

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Nursing service after the Boer War

Appointed Matron in the newly formed Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Service (QAIMNS) in 1903[1].

Nursing Training

Superintendent Mary Cecil Florence Kate COLE trained at Royal Southern Hospital, Liverpool. Trained at the Royal Southern January 1880 - September 1882. Royal Infirmary, Preston September 1882 - 1883. Joined Army Nursing Service 1883 and served in Egypt 1883 & 1885 and Gibraltar.

Nursing Service in the Boer War

Superintendent Mary Cecil Florence Kate COLE served in Army Nursing Service, enlisting January 1, 1883.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

The Queen's South Africa Medal Roll notes: Joined from England January 15, 1900.[8]

After Military Service

Appointed to QAIMNS as Matron 17th February 1903

References

  1. The London Gazette, May 26, 1903, p.3364
  2. WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p41 created at No4 General Hospital, Mooi River; dated October 10, 1901
  3. The London Gazette, May 26 1903, p3364
  4. WO 399/1611 Personal Record
  5. Army List for March 1900
  6. Army List for November 1901
  7. Army List for November 1902
  8. Queen's South Africa Medal Roll