Dorothea Mary Lynette CREWDSON. Military Medal, R.R.C (Class II) Nursing Sister B.R.C.S and VAD.
Stationed at 24th General Hospital, France.
Born 18 July 1887 in Clifton, Bristol to Henry and Margaret Croom Crewdson, nee Fergusson of Nottingham.
1891 residing with her parents and siblings at 7 Cavendish Road, Standard Hill, Nottinghamshire. 1901 with her parents and brother, Henry at 25 Lenton Avenue, Standard Hill, Nottinghamshire.
Died of disease (peritonitis) 12 March 1919 aged 32.
A gratuity was granted to Miss Annie Griffen 24 November 1919. At rest in Etaples Military Cemetery, France
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Dorothea Mary Lynette CREWDSON of 25 Lenton Avenue the Park Nottingham, spinster died 12 March 1919 at No 24 General Hospital France. Effects to Henry Crewdson, solicitor
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Awarded the Military Medal July 1918. Awarded the Associate of the Royal Red Cross. an award instituted by Queen Victoria in 1883 specifically for women to recognise special devotion or competency while engaged on nursing or hospital duties with the Navy, Army or Air Force.
London Gazette dated 2 August 1918 Military Medal Citation.
Miss Dorothea Mary Lynette Crewdson, B.E.C.S. (V.A.D.)
For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. Although herself wounded, this lady remained at duty and assisted in dressing the wounds of patients. She superintended the work of the convoy, drove an ambulance car herself during the raid, and by her coolness and disregard for her own safety ensured the prompt removal of the wounded to hospital.
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Military Medal Citation.
Miss D. M. L. CREWDSON, B.R.C.S. (V.A.D.).- Although herself wounded, this lady remained at duty and assisted in dressing the wounds of patients
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