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Aussie Nurses in Korea |
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Barracks, Melbourne, Vic. 1951.
Sister Betty Crocker, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC), modelling the first RAANC uniform, worn with black stockings, black lace up shoes, black leather gloves and a black shoulder strap handbag. Tailored in Adelaide, this particular uniform was the very first one made to the new pattern and issued for the new RAANC (as distinct from its predecessor the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service). It was issued to Sister Crocker, the first Sister to enlist for Korea in South Australia. (Donor B. Lawrence) |
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Woodside, Vic. 1951. Warrant Officer Class1 (WO1) G.R. Gardiner instructs Sister Betty Crocker, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) (left), Sister M.M. Larkin (middle) and an unknown nurse during rifle training at the Army Camp before their departure for Korea. It was considered necessary for the nursing personnel to do rifle and pistol training because the authorities were concerned that the North Korean troops would not respect the Geneva Convention or the sign of the Red Cross. (Donor B. Lawrence) |
