Lydia Abell | |
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 Sister Lydia Abell in 1918 | |
| Born | 13 June 1872 Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Died | 21 July 1959 (aged 87) Gordon, New South Wales |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Army Nursing Service |
| Years of service | 1915–1918 |
| Rank | Staff Nurse |
| Unit | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Associate Royal Red Cross |
Lydia Abell, ARRC (13 June 1872 – 21 July 1959) was a civilian and military Australian nurse.[1] She served in the First World War and was awarded the Associate Royal Red Cross for bravery during the evacuation of a field hospital that was under enemy bombardment on the Western Front.[2]
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