Evelyn Conyers
Evelyn Augusta Conyers, CBE, RRC & Bar (1 March 1870 – 6 September 1944) was a New Zealand-born Australian matron-in-chief of the Australian Army Nursing Service during the First World War. She was its first member to be awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest award for nursing service.
Evelyn Conyers | |
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| Born | 1 March 1870 Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Died | 6 September 1944 (aged 74) Richmond, Victoria, Australia |
| Buried | Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, Victoria |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1903–1920 |
| Rank | Matron |
| Commands held | Australian Army Nursing Service (1916–20) |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Royal Red Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches Florence Nightingale Medal |
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