Lieutenant Helen Elizabeth Hansen
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Hansen,
Helen Elizabeth
Date of birth: 1891-03-06
Place of birth: East Boston Mass. USA U.S.A.
Next of kin: Mrs. M. C. Raike, Aunt, Wiarton, Ontario
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Nurse
Occupation (normalized): Professional Nurse, General
Address:
Wiarton, Ontario
Gender: female
Religion: Presbyterian
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: NA
Highest Rank:
Lieutenant
Rank detail
Lieutenant (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal (Raid on Etaples)
Description: For gallantry during an enemy air raid on Etaples, May 19/20th, 1918. She worked devotedly in the operating room throughout the period of the severe bombardment, which lasted for two hours. Sister Hansen was ready for any duty, and exhibited qualities of coolness and courage.
Date of award: 1919-01-29
Date of award: 1918-05-19
Source: London Gazette
Comment: Link to sourceLondon Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
444656
Attestation record(s): image 1
Service file: B4027-S006
Uploader's Research notes: [Nursing Sister Army Canadian Army Medical Corps Military Medal Raid on Etaples For gallantry during an enemy air raid on Etaples, May 19/20th, 1918. She worked devotedly in the operating room throughout the period of the severe bombardment, which lasted for two hours. Sister Hansen was ready for any duty, and exhibited qualities of coolness and courage.
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Date added: 2006-05-27