Nursing Sister Anna Elizabeth Whitely
Died of Illness in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Anna Elizabeth Whitely was born at Manners Corners, Ontario, on 27 May 1871. A nurse and Methodist living at 349 Piccadilly Street in London, Ontario, she entered Canadian Army Medical Corps nursing service in June 1916. As a Nursing Sister she served overseas with No. 10 Canadian Stationary Hospital and was later attached for temporary duty to No. 14 General Hospital at Wimereux, France. She was admitted there dangerously ill with an abdominal tumour on 17 March 1918 and died on 21 April 1918.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
NA
Cause of Death (in war):
Died of Illness
Branch:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Regiment:
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Battalion:
No. 10 Canadian Stationary Hospital
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Manvers, Ontario
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
44 years 3 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
46 years 2 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Nurse
Next of Kin:
MRs. R.A. Anderson (sister),349 Piccadilly St.,London, Ontario
Address at Enlistment:
349 Piccadilly St.,London, Ontario
Religion:
Methodist
Place of Enlistment:
London, Ontario
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
Weight:
Chest:
Expansion:
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Nursing Sister |
Canadian Army Medical Corps |
Canadian Expeditionary Force |
No. 10 Canadian Stationary Hospital |
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| WW1 |
Lieutenant |
Canadian Army Medical Corps |
Canadian Expeditionary Force |
No. 10 Canadian Stationary Hospital |
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| Parallel commissioned rank per canonical Nursing Sister rule. |
Notes
Born in Manvers Township, Durham County, Ontario on 22 January 1872. Sister of Harry Henning, of Peterborough, Ontario and Mrs. R.A. Anderson of London, Ontario.
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Toronto Star - October 23rd, 1917:Matrons and nurses brought to notice of the War Secretary for valuable services: K. R. King, E. Russell, J. Urquhart, A. E. Whiteley, and B. M. Wilson.
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