Letter Informing Jane Forbes She is Awarded the Royal Red Cross
RecipientAwarded to
Jane Forbes
(1873 - 1961)
AuthorWritten by
War Office
Date1 September 1922
Object NameLetter
Mediummetal, ribbon
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions23.9 x 18.7cm
AcquisitionKenneth A Webster Nursing Collection.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS032203.4
Keywords
During World War 1 she worked in Malta and Mesapotamia as a member of the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service. In 1922 Ms Forbes was awarded the Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) for special care to sick or wounded troops of all services.
The Royal Red Cross was instituted in 1883 by Queen Victoria and is the highest award a nurse can receive, except for bravery.
1914 - 1919 Period
Carrington and Company
1914 - 1919
