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We remember Gladys Maude Mary Wake
We remember Gladys Maude Mary Wake
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1916
enlistment
Source:8069054
6th January 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Nursing Sister
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Duchess of Connaught's Canadian Red Cross Hospital
Source:8069054
21st January 1916 - 23rd September 1916
1916
employment
Graduate nurse
Source:5817995
January 1916
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:8069054
1916
1916
location
Crompton Hill, Malvern, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8069054
1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canadian Army Medical Corps
1 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Salonika
Source:8069054
24th September 1916 - 16th August 1917
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8069054
6th October 1916 - 16th August 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canadian Army Medical Corps
11 Canadian General Hospital, Moore Barracks
Source:8069054
2nd October 1917 - 11th May 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Nursing Sister
Canadian Army Medical Corps
1 Canadian General Hospital
Source:8069054
12th May 1918 - 21st May 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8069054
12th May 1918 - 21st May 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds sustained when German aircraft bombed the 1st Canadian General Hospital at Etaples 19 May 1918. She died of burns during the two hour raid.
Bomb wound to leg and fractured femur
1st Canadian General Hospital, Etaples
France
Source:5817995
Source:8069054
21st May 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
Etaples
France
Source:8565968
Source:8069054
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gladys Maude Mary |
| Initials | GMM |
| Last Name | Wake |
| Source | 8069054 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crompton Hill, Malvern, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Army Medical Corps | 1 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Salonika | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Army Medical Corps | 11 Canadian General Hospital, Moore Barracks | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Army Medical Corps | 1 Canadian General Hospital | Nursing Sister | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Army Medical Corps | Duchess of Connaught's Canadian Red Cross Hospital | Nursing Sister |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Rosamond | mother | ||
| Gervas Fountayne WAKE | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'1" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Portrait photograph of G M M WakeG M M Wake, Canadian Army Medical Corps. Died of wounds at Etaples 19 May 1918
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Gladys Wake's funeralOne of several images of Gladys Wake's funeral, from Library and Archives Canada.Contributed by:
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Gladys Wake's funeralA procession of nurses follows Gladys Wake's coffin to the cemetery. From Library and Archives Canada.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:
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Nurses memorial at the National Memorial ArboretumA Memorial to Voluntary Aid Detachment and Professional Nurses who lost their lives in the 1st and 2nd World Wars, at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, dedicated and unveiled on 4th June 2018 at an event attended by HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO, Royal Patron of the Nursing Memorial Appeal. The memorial takes the form of hands cast in bronze holding a globe carrying the names of nurses who lost their lives in service in the two World Wars. Further information about the memorial can be found on the Nursing Memorial Appeal website at www.nursingmemorialappeal.org.ukContributed by:
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Olive Edis photo showing location of graveI researched this famous Olive Edis photo and found several names of people buried at Etaples and Gladys' grave is in the middle. I received my British Legion poppy brooch today (they are specifically to commemorate - at last -- women who died in WW1) and lo and behold! I got the name Gladys Wake! Thrilled to bits as it's random!Contributed by:
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Gladys Maude Mary Wake British Legion poppy broochI purchased from their website one of the limited edition poppy brooches finally commemorating the women who sacrificed their lives. Every brooch comes with a nurse's name. I received mine today - Gladys Maude Mary Wake! She is on a photograph I researched! A famous photo taken by the amazing (and undervalued) photographer Olive Edis. So pleased!Contributed by:
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Glady's Headstone in Etaples Military Cemetery.GladyMaude Mary Wake's Headstone in Etaples Military Cemetery.Contributed by:
Colin44150
Communities
Communities
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Bluebirds: Canadian Nurses of WW1More about Bluebirds: Canadian Nurses of WW1
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Wives and Daughters - female deaths - surnames beginning with WMore about Wives and Daughters - female deaths - surnames beginning with W
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"Women of the Empire" at York Minster - Canadian Army Nursing ServiceMore about "Women of the Empire" at York Minster - Canadian Army Nursing Service
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Canadian Army Medical Corps nursing staff who attested in 1916More about Canadian Army Medical Corps nursing staff who attested in 1916
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record | Sarah57 | |
| Gabriola History - Gladys Wake | Kristen1288 | |
| Canadian Great War Project | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gladys WAKE | Peter34996 | |
| Portrait photograph of G M M Wake | Charlotte33 | |
| Gladys' funeral | Selena49658 | |
| Gladys Wake's funeral | Kristen1288 | |
| Gladys Wake's funeral | Kristen1288 | |
| "Women of the Empire" Memorial in York Minster | Yvonne27542 | |
| Detail from "Women of the Empire" Memorial | Yvonne27542 | |
| Nurses memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum | James201 | |
| Olive Edis photo showing location of grave | jane75128 | |
| Gladys Maude Mary Wake British Legion poppy brooch | jane75128 | |
| Glady's Headstone in Etaples Military Cemetery. | Colin44150 |
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