Elizabeth Flora MacNiven MacLarty, a Hospital Nurse (unmarried) died on 21st April 1944 at Southfield Sanatorium, Edinburgh of Pulmonary T.B. aged 29. Her home address was Glen Etive, Taynuilt.
From this obituary notice it appears she was released from the Q.A.I.N.S. before she died.
(Glasgow Herald Saturday 22nd of April 1944)
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Record Details for E F M MacLarty (Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service) Back First Name: E F M Initials: E F M
Surname: MacLarty
Nationality: British
Information: Miss Rank: Sister
Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945 war medal 1939-1945
As with most Armed Forces Serving Personnel during the conflict of World War Two, E F M MacLarty was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal. Buy Medals 1939-45 Star 1939-45 starGiven the information available to us it is likely that E F M MacLarty was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945. E F M MacLarty would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Service: British Army Regiment: Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Seniority Date: 5/30/1941 Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service during World War 2 More information about Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Formed: 1902 In 1902, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS) was established by Royal Warrant, and was named after Queen Alexandra, who became its President. In 1949, the QAIMNS became a… read more here » Collection: UK Army List 1942 More Info
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