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Book - Paperback book, Lindley A. Deacon, Beyond the call: the story of Australia's First World War Nurses with further chapters relative to the War, 2000

  • Paperback book with the title written across the lower part of the cover in white and cream text, above that is a white flag with a red cross. There is a red panel across the top with the subtitle printed inside. The rest of the cover shows a blurred green and black image of soldiers.

    202511812

Physical description

Paperback book with the title written across the lower part of the cover in white and cream text, above that is a white flag with a red cross. There is a red panel across the top with the subtitle printed inside. The rest of the cover shows a blurred green and black image of soldiers.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

'To Col. [?] / With Thanks / L.A.Deacon / 29-8-2000' [Handwritten in black ink on the title page]
'Jan / you may keep this / I've signed all the books / I bought this way. [?]' [Handwritten in blue ink on the title page]

Summary

'In World War One over two thousand six hundred nurses served in all theatres of war, with reinforcements later. Thirteen were killed, others died of wounds and diseases. Many came home suffering from illness and wounds and were physical wrecks for the rest of their lives. They paid a big price!
The first book to profile the seven nurses who were awarded medals for bravery under fire.' [From back cover]

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