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Townend, Effie, Miss

UK, Royal Red Cross Decoration, 1883-1994

Full Name
Townend, Effie, Miss
Rank Name
Sister Acting Matron
Service Number
206478
Gazette Info
The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Royal Red Cross as an associate, 2nd Class, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period of November, 1941 to April, 1942
Gazette Date
9 Sep 1942
Additional Information
Invested by the King at Buckingham Palace, Tuesday 02/02/1943. Selby, Yorkshire
Theatre Of Award
Middle East
Primary Unit
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Archive Reference
WO145
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United Kingdom
unit
Thumbnail ImageQueen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
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Publication info

Publication Title
UK, Royal Red Cross Decoration, 1883-1994
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK iconThe National Archives of the UK
Last Updated
23 Oct 2023
Description
This collection was transcribed from the War Office: Registers of Recipients of the Royal Red Cross (WO 145) from the National Archives, Kew