Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve) Cape Medallion
MakerMade by
Carrington and Company
(London, England, founded 1780)
RecipientAwarded to
Jane Forbes
(1873 - 1961)
AssociatedAssociated with
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
(Est. 1902)
Date1914 - 1919
Object NameMedal
Mediummetal, ribbon
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions7.2 x 3.2cm
AcquisitionKenneth A Webster Nursing Collection.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS032203.2
Keywords
During World War 1 Jane Forbes worked in Malta and Mesapotamia as a member of the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service. The Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service was founded on 27 March 1902 by Royal Warrant and replaced the Army Nursing Service (ANS) and the Indian Nursing Service (INS). They were named in honour of Queen Alexandra. They would later become Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Medical Nursing Corps.Jane Forbes trained in General Nursing and Maternity at Aberdeen (Woolmanhill), from 10 February 1899 to 10 February 1902.
In 1922 Ms Forbes was awarded the Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) for special care to sick or wounded troops of all services.
1914 - 1919 Period
