Lucy Wamsley

Lucy Wilson Wamsley (1871- 16 April 1947) OBE was a hospital matron and Lady Inspector for the Local Government Board.[1] [2][3][4] Before the First World War she held the prestigious post of Principal Matron in the Territorial Force Nursing Service for five years and organised and ran the First Northern Military Hospital.[5][6][7][8]

Lucy Wamsley
OBE
Born
Lucy Wilson Wamsley

1871
Haslingden, Lancashire
Died1947
Bexhill, Sussex
Occupation(s)Matron and Lady Inspector
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  6. ^ "Territorial Force Nursing Service: Presentation of Badges by Miss Haldane". Newcastle Daily Chronicle: 3. 4 December 1909 – via www,findmypast.co.uk.
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