Nursing Sister Jean Elisabeth Kidd
Survivor of WW1
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
NA
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Battalion:
Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital
Company:
Buxton
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Beckwith, Ontario
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
26 years 5 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Nurse
Next of Kin:
James G. Kidd, R.R.3, Ashton, Ontario
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Church of England
Place of Enlistment:
London, England
Was a Prisoner of War:
Not Specified
Height:
5 ft 4.0 in / 163 cm
Weight:
Chest:
35.0 in / 89 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Unknown
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
Buried at:
Plot:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Nursing Sister |
Canadian Army Medical Corps |
Army |
Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital |
Buxton |
|
|
Notes
Nursing Sister Kidd had previous service with Dr. De Page's Unit in Belgium.
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CANADIAN RED CROSS SPECIAL HOSPITAL, BUXTON, Derbyshire, England
Nursing Sister Jean Elizabeth Kidd served at Buxton.
For example, a Buxton hospital war diary entry for October 12th, 1916 is as follows: "Oct. 12th. Nursing Sister J. E. Kidd is taken in the strength on transfer from the Training School.
The diary's overview for the month of October 1916 includes this statement: "Nursing Sister J. E. Kidd reported for duty from C.A.M.C. T.S."
It is worthwhile to check all the diary pages for the Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital, Buxton, to look for further information about Nursing Sister Kidd's career at this hospital. The diary pages may be accessed at the following links:
War diaries - Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital, Buxton
War diaries - Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital, Buxton, 1917-1919
