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Ella Gwendolin CORNISH

Place of birthKensington South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationNurse
AddressCaulfield, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinFather, J Cornish, 30 Narong Road, Caulfield, Victoria
Enlistment date11 April 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 May 1917
Rank on enlistmentStaff Nurse
Unit nameNurses (July 1915 - Nov 1918)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 29 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSister
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Nursing Service
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 23 June 1919
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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