ANDREWS, Emily Hope

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Biography

Emily Hope Andrews was born in Stoke Devonport, Hampshire about 1871[1]. She trained as a nurse at the Seaman's Hospital, Greenwich[2]. She enlisted in Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve) (PCANSR) on May 4th 1900 and was given the service number 408[2].

Nursing Service during the Boer War

Sister Andrews served at No.1 General Hospital, Wynberg[3], at No.3 General Hospital, Kroonstad[4], and at Kimberley[5].

References

  1. 1911 Census For England & Wales RG14 PN3713 RG78PN140 RD42 SD4 ED9 SN160
  2. 2.0 2.1 War Office (1900) Nominal Roll of Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service (Reserve) as at 30th September
  3. National Archives: WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p1 created at No1 General Hospital, Wynberg; dated July 14, 1901
  4. National Archives: WO 100/229 QSA Medal Roll p26 created at No3 General Hospital, Kroonstad; dated August 7, 1901
  5. National Archives: WO 100/353 KSA Medal Roll p17 created at Kimberley; February 25, 1903