Lives of the First World War
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MOBE - Female recipients of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
MOBE - Female recipients of the Medal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
The Medal of the Order of the British Empire (MOBE) was established in 1917 and was awarded for either meritorious service or for gallantry. This community aims to gather the many women who received such honours for their work in the First World War. Many of them were munitions workers or telephonists caught in emergency situations. Others were members of Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps, serving either at home or abroad. Often there are portraits to go along with the life stories found here, and details jotted on the backs. Please note that a separate community exists for women appointed Dame Grand Cross (GBE), Dame Commander (DBE), Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE), and Member (MBE) of the Order of the British Empire. It can be viewed here: https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/community/2557. If you know of someone who belongs in any of these communities, please get in touch with your information.
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British Army 6297 Forewoman Waitress Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 2534 Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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Born 1893
British Army 788 Acting Assistant Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 4300 Quarters Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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Royal Navy G383 Electrician, Chief Section Leader Women's Royal Naval Service
More about Maria Elizabeth Sophia Edith Maunsell -
British Army 27341 Quarters Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 209 Forewoman Waitress Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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Royal Navy G2856 Chief Section Leader, Clerk Women's Royal Naval Service
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British Army 8048 Quarters Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 1197 Worker Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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Born 1896
British Army 675 Assistant Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 2685 Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 18547 Quarters Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 1079 Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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Royal Navy G82 Chief Section Leader (Clerk) Women's Royal Naval Service
More about May Florence Evans