Ethel Becher
British nurse (1867–1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dame Ethel Hope Becher, GBE, RRC & Bar (1867 – 10 May 1948) was a British nurse who served in the War Office as matron-in-chief of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps from 1910 to 1919.
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Ethel Becher | |
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Born | 1867 (1867) |
Died | 10 May 1948(1948-05-10) (aged 80–81) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1899–1919 |
Rank | Matron-in-Chief |
Commands held | Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps (1910–19) |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
Awards | Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Royal Red Cross & Bar Lady of Grace of the Order of Saint John |
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