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Childs, Thelma Minnie (1914 - 2003)

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Born: 12 July 1914  Singleton, New South Wales, Australia.  Died: 13 March 2003.

For recognition of her nursing service with the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS), Thelma Childs was awarded the Royal Red Cross medal on 14 June 1946. She undertook her nursing training at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, and upon completion was appointed to the staff. In 1941 she enlisted in the RAAFNS for service not only in Australia but also the United States of America, England, Canada and New Guinea. At the time of her discharge, on 2 November 1945, she held the position of Matron. Four days after her discharge she married Captain F H Childs MC.


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Alternative Names:
  • Moxham, Thelma (maiden name, 12 July 1914 - 6 November 1945)

Events
1933 - 1937

Completed nursing training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney

1941

Appointed to Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS) as a Staff-Nurse

1942

Promoted to Sister, then Senior Sister

January 1943 - June 1943

Sent on special medical escort duty to the United States of America, England and Canada

July 1943 - December 1943

Sent to New Guinea in charge of a Medical Clearing Station

6 November 1945

Married Captain F H Childs MC

14 June 1946

Awarded Royal Red Cross Medal (First Class)

2 November 1946

Discharge from service with rank of Matron

 
Sources used to compile this entry: Chisholm, Alec H (ed.), Who's Who in Australia, 1947, The Herald and Weekly Times, Melbourne, 1947, p. 221.
 
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  • Chisholm, Alec H (ed.), Who's Who in Australia, 1947, The Herald and Weekly Times, Melbourne, 1947, 926 pp. [ Details... ]

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