Dame Katharine Furse | |
|---|---|
 Katharine Furse (Glyn Philpot, 1920) | |
| Birth name | Katharine Symonds |
| Born | 23 November 1875 Bristol, Great Britain |
| Died | 25 November 1952 (aged 77) London, Great Britain |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Women's Royal Naval Service |
| Rank | Director |
| Commands | Women's Royal Naval Service (1917–19) |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Royal Red Cross |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Relations | John Addington Symonds (father) Marianne North (aunt) Elizabeth Furse (granddaughter) |
| Other work | Director of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (1928–38) |
Dame Katharine Furse, GBE, RRC (née Symonds; 23 November 1875 – 25 November 1952) was a British nursing and military administrator. She led the British Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment force during the First World War, and served as the inaugural Director of the Women's Royal Naval Service (1917–19). Furse was also the first Director of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (1928–38).