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B. E. MINNS (1864-1937) - The Ministering Angel (WWI Army Nurse) 1918 22.5 x 20.5 cm
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Notes: Minns, born in NSW Australia, worked in England returning to Australia in 1915. His work in watercolour won him recognition as one of Australia''s foremost watercolourists.
One of the least publicised of all Army Services is the Royal Australian Nursing Corps founded in 1898. The first service of nurses with Australian troops was during the Boer War. The first nurses for WWI left Australia in September 1914. During the war 2139 served overseas, 423 served in Australia, 25 died and 388 were decorated. Seven Military Medals were awarded to Australian Nurses for courage under fire.
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