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 17124 Forewoman Waitress Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 7922 Forewoman Clerk Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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Born 1876
Other Empire Force Telephonist General Post Office, Great Yarmouth
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Other Empire Force Telegraphist Vice Admiral's Office, Dover
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Born 1889
Died 1974
Other Empire Force Teacher
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British Army 3256 Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 12984 Forewoman Clerk Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 27341 Quarters Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
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British Army 29542 Housemaid Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
More about Maud Richardson