Jean Bemrose MM SRN

Chris Hewis

Region:: East Midlands
Notice Period:: Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:: Charity
Fee:: Paid: Talks are charged at £1 per head, minimum £35 and maximum £50. Mileage fee of 40p/mile.
Category:: History
Updated:: 16^th September 2020
Tagged:: Great War | Nursing

The story of nursing on the front line in WWI France. Jean Bemrose was awarded the Military Medal for her gallantry and devotion to duty during a major air raid on Etaples Hospital. Using copies of albums, photographs and memorabilia from her own collection, this is a unique insight into WWI nursing care.

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About Chris Hewis

I am the Chair of Saxilby and District History Group and the Treasurer of the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. I have written several books and articles on local history and was a regular member of BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s ‘Lunch Bunch’.

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