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Potter, Florence May (1887 - )

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Born
6 October 1887
Occupation
Typist

Summary

Florence Potter served as a Typist in the Adjutant-General's Branch of the Department of Army, Melbourne (1915-1938). From 1938 she served as Typist-in Charge of the Branch, retiring in October 1952. She was awarded the Imperial Service Medal 19 November 1954 in recognition of her work as Typist-in-Charge in the Army Department.

Sources used to compile this entry: Honours and Awards - Imperial Service Medals - Date of Award: 19 November 1954, 1 January 1945 - 31 December 1982, 5/2/2; National Archives of Australia, National Office.

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  • Honours and Awards - Imperial Service Medals - Date of Award: 19 November 1954, 1 January 1945 - 31 December 1982, 5/2/2; National Archives of Australia, National Office. Details

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Created: 20 November 2002, Last modified: 9 June 2009

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