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 7750 Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
Born 1882
Other Empire Force Lady Superintendent National Shell Filling Factory, Chilwell
Other Empire Force Quarters Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
Other Empire Force 34926 Forewoman Cook Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
British Army 14148 Forewoman Waitress Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
British Army 37218 Worker Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
Other Empire Force Munitions Worker King's Norton munitions factory
Royal Navy G82 Chief Section Leader (Clerk) Women's Royal Naval Service
British Army 20003 Forewoman Waitress Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
British Army 2995 Forewoman Nurse Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
British Army 4300 Quarters Forewoman Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
British Army 9001 Forewoman Cook Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
British Army 24801 Assistant Forewoman Cook Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
Other Empire Force Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist