Lieutenant Beatrice McNair
PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
Lieutenant (Army).
Military Medal
Description: For gallantry during an enemy air raid at Etaples, May 19/20th, 1918. She carried on her duties throughout the night without interruption, and throughout the period of the severe bombardment, which lasted for two hours, Sister McNair showed great solicitude for the patients in her wards, and was wholly unmindful of her personal safety.
Date of award: 1919-01-29
Date of award: 1918-05-19
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette 12 April 1919
Comment: London Gazette link
RESEARCH INFORMATION
For gallantry during an enemy air raid at Etaples, May 19/20th, 1918. She carried on her duties throughout the night without interruption, and throughout the period of the severe bombardment, which lasted for two hours, Sister McNair showed great solicitude for the patients in her wards, and was wholly unmindful of her personal safety.
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