BOWHILL, Bessie Dora

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Sister Miss Bessie Dora BOWHILL served in the Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve).

Nursing Service in the Boer War

Sister Bessie Dora BOWHILL served in Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve), enlisting May 15 1900. Her service number was 563.[1][2][3]

The Queen's South Africa Medal Roll notes: Arrived in command July 2, 1900[4]

  1. WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p106 created at No13 Stationary Hospital, Pinetown Bridge; dated July 15, 1901
  2. War Office (1900) Nominal Roll of Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve) as at 30th September
  3. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
  4. Queen's South Africa Medal Roll

After Military Service

Bessie died in Edinburgh on the 12th September, 1930