Author(s): Jeffrey Peirce

Military

This book details and honors the extraordinary life stories of thirty three First World War Nurses who had a presence in the South West of Western Australia. Readers are taken on an emotional journey that highlights the nurses tireless contribution to Australia and the Allied Forces as a whole. Specific details of the nurses contributions are relatively unknown or appear to have been largely forgotten. Their devotion to duty in enabling the preservation of lives and their dignity and compassion in delivering end of life nursing skills is unsurpassed in our Nation's History. These nurses deserve widespread acclaim for their commitment, with many enduring difficult to extreme circumstances and conditions. A number of South West Nurses earned special awards and commendations for their outstanding contributions during the conflict. Each life story is inspirational and clearly establishes these women as pioneers of Modern Nursing.