Nursing Sister Helen Donaldson Shearer

Survivor of WW1

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General Information

Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
NA
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Battalion:
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Brockville, Ontario
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
30 years 7 months
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Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Nurse
Next of Kin:
William Shearer, Father, Brockville, Ontario
Address at Enlistment:
Brockville, Ontario
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Kingston, Ontario
Was a Prisoner of War:
Not Specified
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Marital Status:
Not Specified
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Unknown
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Ranks

Conflict Rank Regiment Branch Unit Company Date From Date To
WW1 Nursing Sister Canadian Army Medical Corps Army Canadian Army Medical Corps

Awards

Conflict Award Action Date of Award Date of Citation Source
WW1 Royal Red Cross

Notes

Toronto Star - January 3rd, 1918:
Brockville Nurse Wins R.R.C.
Brockville, Ont., Jan. 3.-- Nursing Sister Helen Shearer, mentioned in the New Year's honour list as having been awarded the Royal Red Cross of the first class, is a daughter of Wm. Shearer, of this town.

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