Edith Cavell was a British nurse during the First World War. She is celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers from both sides without distinction and in helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium.
The Millbank Branch have just returned from a very successful trip to Brussels to commemorate the centenary of Edith Cavell's death. We travelled over on the Tuesday & en route to Brussels we stopped at both the grave of Nelly Spindler QAIMNS who died in WW1 & of Noel Chavasse V C of the RAMC. We also visited other interesting places as well as places with connection to Edith Cavell.
In the Company of Nurses written by Yvonne McEwen, is the authorised history of the British Army Nursing Service in the Great War. Published official and unofficial documents, letters and diaries tell the story of the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS) during the First World War.
Copies for sale can be purchased from the Museum of Military Medicine (MMM) - https://museumofmilitarymedicine.org.uk/
Sgt Cally Pearson joined the QARANC in 2005, joining as a Healthcare Assistant. Having completing a tour of Iraq and an overseas posting to Germany she later transferred to do her nursing diploma.On completion at Birmingham City University (BCU) she decided not to apply for commission and decided to pursue the instructor route where she gained qualifications in battle casualty drills training, weapons, range management, advanced drill and basic tactics, all of which are used regularly in Phase 2 training. She is currently serving as a Section Commander for Phase 1 Training at ATC Pirbright.
The Bi-Nursing Services Tennis Tournament 2015 was held at RAF Halton on Thursday 10 September. After a successful win by the QA's in 2014 after a long 10 year reign by the RAF, we were keen to defend out title.
I am pleased to say this was done in extreme style, totally dominating the RAF winning four out of the five matches! We were delighted to see two new players representing the QA's this year Lt Scott – DMG (S) and Pte Middlemiss DMG (SE) who did a sterling job of winning the Ladies Doubles. Other champions included Pte Gama – DMG (N) - men's singles winner, Lt Col Grieves RRC – 2 Med X and Lt Roberts – DMG (SE) mixed doubles winners and Lt Scott in her second match – Ladies singles winner. I would like to thank the Col Comdt and our avid fans for their encouraging cheers and supporting the event and we will look forward to repeating the victory in 2016!
Lt Col Grieves RRC
Millbank Branch were again honoured to be part of the Step Short Parade in Folkestone. Six of us paraded - Linda Kibbey, Jane Carey Harris, Brigid Kelly, Guinivere Foley, Liz Gregory and standard bearer, Di Robertson Bell. Liz was an excellent standard bearer but luckily the standard bearers were given respite from carrying their standards for the whole march. I am sure they were most grateful.
Details of the AMS Past and Present Dinner 2015 can be downloaded here.
Dates for your diary:
Sat 27 Jun 15 - Armed Forces Day - Cardiff
Military Parade, Drum Head Service
Buffet Lunch and Military Entertainment
Wed 15 Jul 15
Dyffryrn Gardens
Tour of House & Gardens & Lunch
Wed 26 Aug 15
Cyfartha Castle, Museum & Park
Historical Talk & Buffet Lunch
An Agenda and Briefing note for the 67th Annual General Meeting can be downloaded here.
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An exhibition showing how the ships and crews of the Mercantile Marine met the need in the First World War to transport troops from Britain, its Empire and Allies to fronts around the world and bring home the wounded. 'Hospital + Troop Ships' is on until Sunday 31st May, admission free, on board a ship in central London.
Veterans UK (formerly the Veterans Agency and War Pensions Agency) are a Department of the Ministry of Defence which provides essential support services to the armed forces and veterans including:
• allowances
• pensions
• compensation payments to those injured or bereaved through service
• 1 to 1 veterans welfare support
Greeting from Seirra Leone
On Sunday 22 March 2015, we celebrated one of the most enjoyable Corps Days of my time in the Army, Lt Col Alison McCourt ARRC Commanding Officer of the KTTU and 21 QA Nurses and HCAs from KTTU were joined by 2 QA's from HQ ISAT, 10 from the Role 2 and 2 from RFA ARGUS for an afternoon of celebration.
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A Career in Army Nursing
The QARANC employs Officers and Soldiers in both the Regular and Reserve Army, as Registered Nurses, Student Nurses, and Health Care Assistants, and we are always looking for people. If you are interested in a career as a Nurse or Health Care Assistant which also offers other great opportunities then you are just the person we are looking for. A career in the QARANC is more than a job, you will have access to extensive training and development opportunities, not just related to your job, but personal development too. You will have the opportunity to use your skills in diverse settings – wherever the Army is employed health care professionals from the QARANC are there. Right now there are QARANC personnel working around the world, including Sierra Leone, Canada, Mali, Afghanistan, Germany, and Cyprus. Being in the QARANC you will have access to, and be expected to undertake adventurous training, and you will have access to free medical and dental care, as well as robust annual leave and pension package. For information contact a member of the QARANC recruiting team on: 01276 412741, 01276 412742 or 01276 412740 or visit
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