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Edith Violet BIRD

Place of birthCairns, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTrained Nurse
AddressManly, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Bird, 21 Edwin Street, Manly, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 June 1917
Rank on enlistmentStaff Nurse
Unit nameNurses (July 1915 - November 1918)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 3 September 1917
Rank from Nominal RollSister
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Nursing Service
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31385, 5 June 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113, 6 October 1919.

FateReturned to Australia 28 May 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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