MAKEPEACE, Mary Ridley
Biography
Mary Ridley Makepeace was born on 7 January 1860 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She was privately educated and entered nurse training at the London Hospital in August 1890. She completed a two-year certificate and then worked briefly as a staff nurse at the Throat Hospital before taking up a post at Croydon General Hospital[1].
Nursing Service in the Victorian Wars
Mary Ridley Makepeace joined the Army Nursing Service in October 1894. She was posted initially to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, and later moved to Shorncliffe Military Hospital in March 1897[1].
Nursing Service in the Boer War
Sister Mary Ridley MAKEPEACE served in Army Nursing Service, enlisting October 15, 1894.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
The Avoca (fitted out as a hospital ship) sailed from here [Albert Docks] this morning [12/03/00] with the 10th Gen. ?Hosp., 4 civil surgeons, and 22 nurses.
The Queen's South Africa Medal Roll notes: Served RVH Nettley 1894-1897; Shorncliffe 1897 - 1899; HS Spartan 1899 - 1900; HS Avoca 1900 - 1901; ORC 1901 - 1902[8]
Nursing Training
Sister Mary Ridley MAKEPEACE trained at London Hospital, London. Trained at the London 1890 - 1892 and was Staff Nurse; Throat Hospital 1893 - 1894; Croydon General Hospital 1893 -1894.
After Military Service
Appointed to QAIMNS as Sister 17th February 1903
