Corkhill, Pearl Elizabeth (Sister, MM, 1st AGH AIF b.1887 - d.1985)

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Accession Number PR88/165
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 26 ITEMS
Object type Letter
Maker Corkhill, Pearl Elizabeth
Date made 1881-1961
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 749/042/029
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

Collection relating to the First World War service of Sister Pearl Elizabeth Corkhill, AANS. Collection consists of personal letters written by Sister Corkhill to her family. They cover the voyage to Egypt, her posting to Choubrah Infectious Diseases Hospital, tourist activities prior to departure for France, allocation to 1st British General Hospital at Havre, the award of the Military Medal, and arrival in the United Kingdom prior to returning to Australia.