List of nurses who died in World War I

List of nurses who died in World War I

List of Nurses Who Died in World War I

The First World War saw the involvement of numerous medical personnel, including nurses who served on the front lines and in hospitals. Many of these nurses lost their lives due to the harsh conditions, enemy actions, and diseases. This article provides a list of notable nurses who died during World War I, highlighting their contributions and sacrifices.

Notable Nurses

Edith Cavell

Edith Cavell

Edith Cavell was a British nurse celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers from both sides without discrimination and helping over 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium. She was arrested by the Germans, court-martialed, and executed by firing squad on October 12, 1915. Her death caused international outrage and she became a symbol of the Allied cause.

Norma Mowbray

Grave of Norma Mowbray in Cairo

Norma Mowbray was an Australian nurse who served with the Australian Army Nursing Service. She died of illness in Cairo, Egypt, in 1915. Her grave in Cairo is a testament to the many nurses who succumbed to diseases while serving in foreign lands.

Nurses of the SS Marquette

Plaque commemorating nurses who died on the SS Marquette

The sinking of the SS Marquette on October 23, 1915, resulted in the deaths of ten New Zealand nurses. The ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Aegean Sea. The nurses were part of the New Zealand Army Nursing Service and their loss was deeply felt in New Zealand.

The Five Sisters Window

The Five Sisters Window at York Minster

The Five Sisters Window at York Minster is a memorial to the women of the British Empire who lost their lives during World War I, including many nurses. The window was restored and rededicated in 1925 as a tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Related Pages

• World War I casualties
• Military nursing
• History of nursing
• Women in World War I