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We remember Elsie Maud Inglis
We remember Elsie Maud Inglis
Timeline
Timeline
1864
1892
education
edinburgh school of medicine for women
edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:6655155
1892
1910
employment
Consultant
Bruntsfield Hospital
United Kingdom
Source:6655155
1910
1916
awards
Order of the White Eagle - Serbia
Other War Service Award
Source:7903280
1916
service
Other Empire Force
Doctor
French Red Cross
Source:4959748
service
Other Empire Force
Doctor
Scottish Women's Hospital
Source:4959748
1917
death
Not War Related
returned to Newcastle from Serbia for treatment for cancer but died the day after she arrived. RIP
newcastle upon tyne
United Kingdom
Source:6655155
26th November 1917
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Female |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | French Red Cross | Doctor | |||
| Other Empire Force | Scottish Women's Hospital | Doctor |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Order of the White Eagle - Serbia | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Forbes David inglis | father |
Media
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Portrait photograph of Elsie InglisA half-length studio portrait of Doctor Elsie Maud Inglis of the Scottish Women's Hospital.
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Photograph of Elsie Maud InglisDoctor Elsie Maud Inglis of the Scottish Women's Hospital during the retreat at Caramurat, Romania.Contributed by:
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Unveiling the Elsie Inglis House in BelgradeHer Majesty's Ambassador Denis Keefe and Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic named the British Residence in Belgrade in honour of the Doctor and campaigner for women's suffrage.Contributed by:
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"Women of the Empire" Memorial in York MinsterOverview image of the "Women of the Empire" memorial panels in York Minster.Contributed by:
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Detail from "Women of the Empire" MemorialDetail image of part of the "Women of the Empire" memorial panels in York Minster.Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
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"Women of the Empire" at York Minster - Scottish Women's HospitalsMore about "Women of the Empire" at York Minster - Scottish Women's Hospitals
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Scottish Women's Hospitals - Roll of HonourMore about Scottish Women's Hospitals - Roll of Honour
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Scottish Women's Hospitals - Unit at Kraguievatz, SerbiaMore about Scottish Women's Hospitals - Unit at Kraguievatz, Serbia
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Millicent Garrett Fawcett StatueMore about Millicent Garrett Fawcett Statue
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | debbie2674 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | debbie2674 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| biographical details | debbie2674 | |
| Material in Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Library & Archive | Charlotte33 | |
| A History of the Scottish Women's Hospitals, McLaren, Eva Shaw (Edit), 1919 | Alison86663 | |
| Dr Elsie Inglis and the Scottish Women’s Hospitals | Jonathan101862 | |
| Sunday Worship | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Elsie Maud Inglis | debbie2674 | |
| Dr Elsie Maud Inglis Grave | debbie2674 | |
| Portrait photograph of Elsie Inglis | Imperial1 | |
| Photograph of Elsie Maud Inglis | Imperial1 | |
| Unveiling the Elsie Inglis House in Belgrade | Dusan62459 | |
| "Women of the Empire" Memorial in York Minster | Yvonne27542 | |
| Detail from "Women of the Empire" Memorial | Yvonne27542 |
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