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We remember Ethel Hope Becher, Gbe, Rrc And Bar
We remember Ethel Hope Becher, Gbe, Rrc And Bar
Timeline
Timeline
1869
1876
sibling
Edith M Becher
Source:8555284
1876
1891
location
The Henk, Taplow Court, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8555284
1891
1901
awards
Royal Red Cross (RRC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9247044
1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8555284
1911
1911
dates
Age 43
Source:8555280
1911
1911
location
44 Northcote Avenue, Ealing
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8555280
1911
1918
awards
Royal Red Cross (RRC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9247044
1st January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Matron In Chief
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Source:9247044
1st January 1918
1919
awards
Dame Grand Cross Order of the British Empire
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:8555296
15th April 1919
1948
death
Not War Related
Source:6985367
1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ethel Hope |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Becher, Gbe, Rrc And Bar |
| Source | 9247044 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Northcote Avenue, Ealing | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| The Henk, Taplow Court, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service | Matron In Chief |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dame Grand Cross Order of the British Empire | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Royal Red Cross (RRC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Royal Red Cross (RRC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine | mother | ||
| Arthur | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith M Becher | sister | 1876 |
Media
Media
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Princess Louise with Imperial War NursesEthel Becher appears third from left, standing beside Princess Louise. The photograph was published in the Daily Mirror.
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Ethel BecherDaily Mirror photograph of Ethel Hope Becher, RRC, matron-in-chief, QAIMNS, awarded a bar to her Royal Red Cross.Contributed by:
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Ethel BecherEthel Becher in uniform, from the IWM's photograph collection of women awarded one of the various British Empire medals for their work in the Great War.
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Kristen1288
Communities
Communities
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Female Wartime Appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British EmpireMore about Female Wartime Appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
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Holders of RRC and ARRC decorationsMore about Holders of RRC and ARRC decorations
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Women featured/mentioned in 'Nurses of Passchendaele' by Christine E HallettMore about Women featured/mentioned in 'Nurses of Passchendaele' by Christine E Hallett
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| Register of the Royal Red Cross, 1883-1994 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Badge awarded to Dame Ethel Hope Becher | Edward43379 | |
| The London Gazette - GBE | Kristen1288 | |
| The London Gazette - RRC | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Louise with Imperial War Nurses | Kristen1288 | |
| Ethel Becher | Kristen1288 | |
| Ethel Becher | Kristen1288 |
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