Matron Charlotte F. Macalister
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:
Kingston, Ontario
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
27 years 8 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Nursing
Next of Kin:
Alexander Macalister, 22 Deacer St., Kingston, Ontario
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Church of England
Place of Enlistment:
Quebec City, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
Not Specified
Height:
5 ft 6.0 in / 168 cm
Weight:
Chest:
Expansion:
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:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Matron |
Canadian Army Medical Corps |
Army |
Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital |
Buxton |
|
|
| WW1 |
Matron |
Canadian Army Medical Corps |
Army |
Yarrow House Military Hospital |
Ramsgate |
|
|
Notes
CANADIAN RED CROSS SPECIAL HOSPITAL, BUXTON, Derbyshire, England
Charlotte Macalister served at Buxton. LAC records her rank as Nursing Sister, however, she is referred to as Matron Macalister during her time at Buxton.
For example, this page for a diary entry dated March 24, 1916 reports "March 24th. Miss C. F. Macalister reported for duty on transfer from Moore Barracks Hospital, Shorncliffe."
Her name appears again in diary entries for October 1916 , "Oct. 18th. Matron Macalister received orders to hold herself in readiness for transfer. Oct. 19th. Matron E. Campbell is taken on the strength of the Unit to take over the duties of Matron Macalister." On the same page: "Oct. 26th, Matron C. F. Macalister is struck off the strength; being transferred to Yarrow House Hospital, Ramsgate."
It is worthwhile to check all the diary pages for the Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital, Buxton, to look for more information about Nursing Sister Macalister'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
Version: 1 Last modified: 2026-04-05 16:57:11
by: Marc
