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We remember Catherine Black, Rrc Mvo Mbe
We remember Catherine Black, Rrc Mvo Mbe
Timeline
Timeline
1878
awards
MBE
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:7943254
awards
MBE
Other War Service Award
Source:7943407
awards
MVO
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:7943407
awards
Royal Red Cross (RRC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7943254
service
British Army
Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Source:4942414
service
British Army
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Source:4942414
1949
death
Unknown
London
United Kingdom
Source:7943407
7th October 1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Catherine |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Black, Rrc Mvo Mbe |
| Source | 4942414 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve | Nurse | |||
| British Army | Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve | Sister |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MBE | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| MBE | Other War Service Award | |
| MVO | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Royal Red Cross (RRC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie Ann Eakins | mother | ||
| Moses Black | father |
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Catherine BlackCatherine Black Born in Ireland and trained at The London Hospital, Whitechapel, worked as a nurse in WW1 including a casualty clearing station in 1916, she was later the private nurse to King George V until his death in 1936.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Register of the Royal Red Cross, 1883-1994 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Black (nurse) | Peter5151 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Black | Peter5151 | |
| Catherine Black | Peter5151 | |
| Catherine Black Probate | Peter5151 | |
| Catherine Black Family | Peter5151 | |
| Kings Nurse to Visit Sydney | Peter5151 |
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