• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE0575

Baker, Edith Clarice

(1899 – 1983)
  • Born 13 July, 1899, Port Wakefield South Australia Australia
  • Died 31 December, 1983
  • Occupation Matron, Nurse

Summary

Edith Baker undertook her nursing training at Memorial Hospital, Adelaide and then worked in South Africa and England before being appointed to the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS) in 1941. Baker rose to the position of area matron before being discharged on 8 May 1944.

Events

  • 2041 - 2041

    Appointed to the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS)

  • 2042 - 1970

    Promoted to Senior Sister, RAAFNS

  • 2043 - 2043

    Promoted to Matron, RAAFNS

  • 2043 - 2043

    Promoted to Area Matron, RAAFNS

  • 2044 - 2044

    Discharged from the RAAFNS

  • 2044 - 2044

    Married Eric G McGlaughlin

  • 1921 - 1925

    Training at the Memorial Hospital, Adelaide

  • 1925 - 1941

    Nursing experience in South Africa and England

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  • Related Organisations
    • Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS) (1940 - )