Jane Cecilia Deeble

Jane Cecilia Deeble
in 1899 with medals
Born
Jane Cecilia Egan

1827
Died8 September 1913
NationalityCanadian-born British
EducationNightingale Training School at St Thomas' Hospital
Occupationnurse
EmployerNetley Hospital et al.
Known forawarded a Royal Red Cross
PredecessorJane Catherine Shaw Stewart
SuccessorHelen Campbell Norman
SpouseSurgeon-Major William Deeble
Childrenfour

Jane Cecilia Deeble RRC born Jane Cecilia Egan (1827 – 8 September 1913) was a Canadian-born nurse who was awarded the second Royal Red Cross by Queen Victoria in 1883. The Royal Red Cross was created following Deeble's comment that nurses were not recognised officially. She served in South Africa and at Netley Hospital.