Flora Cameron Craig, RRC
| Flora Cameron Craig, RRC | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 1, 1882 India |
| 💀Died | April 17, 1977 KelsoApril 17, 1977 |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Military nurse |
Flora Cameron Craig RRC QAIMNS was a Principal Matron in the British military.
Early life
Craig was born on 1 March 1882 in India. Her father, James Craig, worked for the Indian Civil Service. Her mother was Frances Craig nee Cameron. She was educated in Penrith and Brussels.[1]
Education and early career
Craig did her nurse training at Glasgow Royal Infirmary from January 1903 until December 1905.[2] She was appointed staff nurse with the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS) on 29 August 1907.[3] She is listed on the census of 1911 at Herbert Hospital, Woolwich.[4] She was promoted to sister on 18 May 1917 and was acting matron from 20 September 1915. She was noted as matron in her war records on 3 January 1931 and was principal matron of Mediterranean stations from 27 September 1935 based in Cairo, Egypt.[5] Her military records show she worked in Karachi, Egypt, Netley and Aldershot.
She retired on 1 March 1939 after 31 years as a military nurse. She spent some time at Roydon in Essex on her retirement.
Death
Craig died on 17 April 1977 at Queen’s House, Kelso. She was 95 years old with cause of death given as senility.[6]
Honours
Craig was awarded the Royal Red Cross on 1 January 1917 when serving in Egypt.[7] She was awarded the Medaille de la Reine Elisabeth avec Croix Rouge on 8 March 1920.[8][9]
References
- ↑ The National Archives. "WO 399/1825".
- ↑ "Nursing Notes". Nursing Times. 13 (615): 150. 1917.
- ↑ "Appointments". The Nursing Record. 39 (1016): 228. 1907.
- ↑ "British Army Nurses".
- ↑ "WO 399/1825".
- ↑ "Search results | Scotland's People". www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Royal Investitures". Nursing Times. 16 (797): 936. 1920.
- ↑ "The Edinburgh Gazette". The Gazette. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "The London Gazette". The Gazette. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
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