| Accession Number | P03725.008 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour - Print |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | British Mandate of Palestine: Palestine |
| Date made | April 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
In the uniforms of French-grey and carmine, the sisters of the 2/5 Australian General Hospital ...
Description
In the uniforms of French-grey and carmine, the sisters of the 2/5 Australian General Hospital make a colourful study as they form up for inspection by Matron Best near Rehovot, Palestine. Many of these nurses are seasoned campaigners, who have earned the heartfelt gratitude of A.I.F sick and wounded. Department of Information colour photograph by Captain Frank Hurley, official photographer with the AIF. NFX12617 Matron (Lt Col) Kathleen Annie Louise Best was awarded the Royal Red Cross (1st class) and came from Ashfield in NSW. Matron Kathleen Best inspecting the nurses of the 2/5th Australian General Hospital on parade in camp.