Historical information

Few people realise the importance of the Plastic Surgery Unit, a small section of the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) that probably contributes more to human happiness than any other. The unit rebuilds smashed and burned faces and limbs. Sister Margaret Tisdall is sister-in-charge of the AIF Plastic Unit now attached to Heidelberg Hospital and says the work is essential as they help with the restoration of function. Margaret was attached to the 3rd AGH and went to England in 1940, later on to Egypt. where she joined the Plastic Unit when it was formed at the 2nd AGH.

Physical description

A newspaper clipping with a large column of text, a small column of text and a large black and white photo of a smiling young woman in nurse's unifom with a patient working on a hand loom.