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To
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ALEXANDRA.
AN
HISTORICAL ROLL
WOMEN OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
THE MILITARY MEDAL
HAS BEEN AWARDED
DURING THE GREAT WAR,
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FOR
“BRAVERY AND DEVOTION UNDER FIRE.”
COMPILED BY
LIEUTENANT-COLONEL J. H. LESLIE.
SHEFFIELD :
Sir W. C. Leng & Co., Ltd., General Printers, High Street,
1920,



NOTICE.
Copies of Parts,
Publishers—Sir W. C. Leng & Co., Ltd., High Street,
Each Part of this Roll of Honour will contain 8 Portraits and Biographies.
already published, can be obtained from the
Sheffield.
A limited number only has been printed.
Parts I., II., III., IV. and V., published in January, March and November,
1919, and in May and August, 1920, contain Portraits and Biographies of
Miss B. A. Allsop
Miss J. Bemrose
Miss S. Bonnell
Miss M. A. Brown
Miss E. B. Callander
Miss E. G. Cartledge
Miss M. Cavanagh
Miss A. R. Colhoun
Miss D. M. L. Crewdson
The Baroness de T'Serclaes
Miss E. I. Devenish-Meares, R.R.C.
Miss S. P. Dickson
Miss D. E. Dobbs
Miss W. M. Elwes
The Lady Dorothie Feilding
Miss M. G. C. Foley, O.B.E., R.R.C.
Miss L. A. Forse
Miss D. P. Foster, R.R.C.
Mrs. J. M. Gibson
and Biographies of
Miss M. A. Abraham
Miss A. Alexander
Miss M. H. Ballance
Miss P. Corkhill
Miss L. M. Gilbert
Miss L. A. Gregory
Miss J. A. Herbert
Miss M. Hodge
Miss L. E. James, A.R.R.C.
Miss D. A. Laughton, R.R.C.
Miss M. D. ‘Marshall
Miss S. D. Munroe
Miss M. O'Connell Bianconi
Miss M. Richardson
Miss C. L. A. Robinson, A.R.R.C.
Miss A. Ross-King, A.R.R.C.
Miss M. B. Stubbs
Miss M. A. Thompson
Miss V. Thurstan
Miss C. E. Todd, R.R.C.
Miss L. M. M. Toller, R.R.C.
Mrs. C. W. G. Watkins, R.R.C.
Miss F. A. Williams
Part VI. will be published in November, 1920, and will contain Portraits
Miss E. M. Cridlan
Miss M. M. de Guerin
Miss S. A. Valentine
Miss J. C. Whyte
Ladies to whom the Military Medal has been awarded and who have
not yet furnished particulars of their service, etc., for this
Roll,
are requested to communicate, without delay, with
Lieut.-Colonel J. H. LESLIE,
Gunnersholme,
Melbourne Avenue, Sheffield.
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LUCIE MAUD MARY TOLLER,
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pancoust Swannell Toller, was born at Denny Abbey,
Waterbeach, Cambs., and was educated at home and at Cambridge.
She was appointed to Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service on
7 July, 1904, in which she has served continuously ever since. -
Miss Toller went to France in August, 1914, and has served abroad at various
Hospitals, etc., during the whole period of the War—since January, 1917, as Matron.
She returned to England in February, 1919.
The Military Medal was awarded to her (The London Gazette, No. 30820, page
9000, of 30 July, 1918):—
“For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid”. When the
“Sisters' quarters were wrecked and nurses wounded, Sister Toller collected the
“staff and placed them in comparative safety. By her fine example she un-
“doubtedly saved life.”
In addition to the Military Medal, Miss Toller has :—
a. The Bronze Star, 1914, with clasp.
b. The Order of the Royal Red Cross, 1st Class.
c. The British War Medal, 1914-1919.
d. The Victory Medal, with oak leaf emblem.
e. Médaille des Epidémies en Vermeil.
f. 1 red and 4 blue service chevrons.
Miss Toller's name was mentioned in Field-Marshal Sir John French's despatch of
30 November, 1915 (The London Gazette, No. 29422, of 1 January, 1916).
*At Etaples, in the night of 30-31 May, 1918.
MISS E. E. CALLANDER

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ELIZABETH BEVERIDGE CALLANDER.
Youngest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. J. W. C. Callander, was born at Galashiels,
on 28 January, 1887, and was educated at an English School in Dresden.
She joined the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Corps in July, 1917, as a Driver
of Motor Cars, and went out to France in the following December, being then attached
to the St. Omer convoy.
The Military Medal was awarded to her with 6 other ladies* (The London Gazette,
No. 30820, page 9000, of 30 July, 1918):—
“For conspicuous devotion to duty during an hostile air raid. All these
“lady drivers were out with their cars during the raid, picking up and in every
“way assisting the wounded and injured. They showed great bravery and cool-
“ness, and were an example to all ranks.”
The Military Medal was presented to her by His Majesty the King, at Buckingham
Palace, London, on 11 February, 1919.
Miss Callander will also receive —
a. The British War Medal, 1914-1919.
b. The Victory Medal.
* Miss E. A. Courtis. Miss M. O’Connell Bianconi,
Miss H. M. Dickinson. Miss M. Richardson.
Miss W. M. Elwes. Miss M. A. Thompson.
They all belonged to the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Corps.
f At St. Omer, on 26 June, 1918.
MISS E. G. CARTLEDGE

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ETHEL. GRACE CARTLEDGE,
was born in Manchester on 30 May, 1896.
She joined Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps in November, 1917, proceeding
to France in the following month, there serving as Forewoman Clerk at St. Omer and
Mautort, leaving the former place during the German offensive of 1918.
…”
The Military Medal was awarded to her (The London Gazette, No. 30959, page
12303, of 19 October, 1918) —
“For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid*. She was
“of the greatest assistance in keeping the workers steady. Although both her
“shoes were blown off during the explosion, Forewoman Cartledge continued to
“carry out her duties after being wounded in the foot by some fallen wreckage.”
The Military Medal was presented to her by His Majesty the King, at Buckingham
Palace, on 22 February, 1919.
Miss Cartledge returned to England in June, 1919, and was then demobilised.
In addition to the Military Medal Miss Cartledge has —
a. The British War Medal, 1914-1919.
b. The Victory Medal.
c. One wound stripe.
d. Two blue service chevrons.
* At Mautort, on night of 29-30 May, 1918.
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MISS L. A, FORSE

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LILIAN AUDREY FORSE.
Youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward John Forse, of Treberfydd, Englefield Green,
Surrey, was born there on 9 November, 1883. She was educated at home.
She joined a Voluntary Aid Detachment (British Red Cross Society), on 25
September, 1916, and went to France on 23 April, 1917.
The Military Medal was awarded to her (The London Gazette, No. 30725, page
6553, of 4 June, 1918) —
“For courage and devotion to duty displayed when during an hostile air
“ raid* a bomb fell on the hospital marquee of which she was in charge. Al-
“ though great damage was done and many patients injured, she showed admirable
“coolness in the performance of her duties throughout, and carried on as if
“nothing had happened.” *
It was presented to her by His Majesty the King, at Buckingham Palace, London,
on 10 April, 1919.
Miss Forse was demobilized in April, 1919. She has 3 blue service chevrons,
and in addition to the Military Medal, will receive —
* a. The British War Medal, 1914-1919.
b. The Victory Medal.
Since demobilization she has served in Serbia, at Vranja and Belgrade, with the
Scottish Women's Hospital, and is now (June, 1920) nursing in the Anglo-Serbian Children's
Hospital, Belgrade.
She was awarded the Special Service Cross of the British Red Cross Society, in
October, 1919.
BROTHERS WHO SERVED IN THE WAR.
Corporal CLAUDE RAMON FORSE, Royal Garrison Artillery. Wounded in action at
Hazebruick, 29 April, 1918, dying 3 hours later, on 30 April.
The Rev. LESLIE NAPIER FORSEf, Chaplain to the Forces (Church of England), 4th class.
* On 23 March, 1918, at Wimereux—53rd General Hospital.
f He was taken prisoner by the enemy at Givenchy, on 9 April, 1918, and released
on 26 October, 1918. *
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MISS M. D. MAR SHALL


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MARY DEVAS MARSHALL,
Elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall, of 31 The Waldrons, Croydon, was
born there on 29 July, 1893, and was educated at Croham Hurst School, Croydon.
She joined the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Corps in November, 1912, and on
27 October, 1914, went to France, and until 1916 served on the Nursing Staff of a
hospital in Calais—the doctors and orderlies being Belgians, and the Nursing Staff
English, supplied by the F.A.N.Y. Corps, by which Corps the hospital was equipped.
The hospital was closed in November, 1916, and Miss Marshall was then transferred
to a French Red Cross Hospital at Port à Binson, near Epernay, the Nursing Staff of
which was provided from the F.A.N.Y. Corps.
In January, 1918, she was transferred to the Convoy at Calais working with
British Red Cross Society, and was on detached duty at Marquise with the Royal Air
Force, where she worked in the Detention Hospital, until demobilization in 1919.
The Military Medal was awarded to her (The London Gazette, No. 31028, page
13889 of 25 November, 1918) — *
“For gallantry and coolness during a bombing raid” by hostile aircraft. After
“the first bomb had fallen Miss Marshall rallied the medical orderlies, who had
“ become temporarily disorganised. Throughout the raid, in exceedingly trying
“ and dangerous circumstances, she displayed the utmost disregard of danger,
“attending many serious wound cases which required skilful and immediate assist-
“ance. Although a number of bombs fell within 50 yards of the hospital, she
“remained at work throughout the whole raid.”
The Military Medal was presented to her by His Majesty the King, at Buckingham
Palace, London, on 22 March, 1919.
In addition to the Military Medal, Miss Marshall has :—
a. The Bronze Star, 1914-15.
b. The British War Medal, 1914-1919.
c. The Victory Medal.
d. The Belgian Croix Civique, 2nd Class.
e. Médaille de la Reine Elisabeth-—Belgium.
f. The French Red Cross Médaille de Reconnaissance.
g. 1 red and 4 blue service chevrons.
Miss Marshall remained in France after the Armistice (1918), driving cars for the
Government, with the Imperial War Graves Commission at St. Omer, and afterwards with
the Army, as a civilian driver, at St. Pol.
Her service terminated in March, 1920.
BROTHER WHO SERVED IN THE WAR.
Major R. B. MARSHALL, East Surrey Regiment. Died of wounds received in action
near Kapasalga, N. Russia, 14 September, 1919.
SISTER WHO SERVED DURING THE WAR.
Miss M. L. MARSHALL, First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Corps, as Driver.
* On 23 September, 1918, at Marquise.
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SUSAN DEVERELL MUNROE,
Fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Munroe, of Alness, Ross-shire, was born at
Kinloch Tongue, Sutherlandshire, was educated at the Durness Higher Grade School,
and was trained as a Nurse at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, afterwards serving
at Dalmeny House hospital.
She joined Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve) in 1916, and
proceeded to France in March of that year, there serving at various hospitals (Rouen,
No. 5 Casualty Clearing Station, and Etaples) as Staff Nurse.
The Military Medal was awarded to her (The London Gazette, No. 30820, page
9000, of 30 July, 1918):— -
“For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid,” which
“wrecked three of her wards. She showed coolness and contempt of danger and
“a solicitude for her patients which was invaluable.”
It was presented to her by H.M. the King, at Buckingham Palace, London, on
10 December, 1919,
Miss Munroe returned to England in July, 1919, and was then demobilized.
In addition to the Military Medal Miss Munroe has —
a. The British War Medal, 1914-1919.
b. The Victory Medal.
c. 4 blue service chevrons.
BROTHERS WHO SERVED DURING THE WAR.
Lieutenant A. H. MUNROE, 1st Canadian Tank Battalion.
Cadet D. T. MUNROE, Canadian Royal Air Force.
* At Etaples, France, on 20 May, 1918.
MISS C. L. A. ROE IN SON

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CHARLOTTE LILIAN ANNE ROBINSON.
Youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Murray Robinson was born at
Shanghai, and was educated at Ravenswood (private school), Kent, at the High School,
Oxford, and was trained in nursing at St. George's hospital, London.
She joined Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service in October, 1912,
and was promoted to the rank of Sister on 21 October, 1917.
She went out to France on 13 August, 1914, with No. 2 General Hospital, and
served there in various hospitals and Casualty Clearing Stations with the 5th and 2nd
Armies. g
The Military Medal” was awarded to her (The London Gazette, No. 30820, page
8999, of 30 July, 1918) —
“For conspicuous devotion to duty and courage when a stationary hospital
“was struck by four bombs from an enemy aeroplane and one wing was practically
“cut in two, many patients being buried in the debris. Sister Robinson at very
“great personal risk went in amongst the ruins to assist in recovering the patients,
“quite regardless of danger, her one thought being the rescue of the patients.
“She displayed magnificent coolness and resource.”
In The London Gazette her second and third Christian names are wrongly spelled—
“Lillian Annie.”
Miss Robinson returned to England in May, 1919. Since January, 1920, she has
been serving in Mesopotamia.
In addition to the Military Medal she has received —
a. The Bronze Star, 1914.
b. The Order of the Royal Red Cross (2nd Class).
c. The British War Medal, 1914-1919.
d. The Victory Medal.
e. I red and 4 blue service chevrons.
SISTER WHO SERVED IN THE WAR. * {
Miss A. M. ROBINSON, Unit Administrator, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps.
* The Medal was presented to her in the field (at Blenderques), in June, 1918,
by General Sir Herbert Plumer, then in command of the 2nd Army.
MISS M. A. THOMPSON




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MURIEL A. THOMPSON,
Only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Thompson, was born at Aberdeen, and was
educated at the Blackheath High School, and in Hanover.
She joined the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Corps in December, 1914, proceeded
to France on 8 February, 1915, there serving with a Motor Ambulance Convoy at Calais,
and later at St. Omer, until September 1918, when she returned to England.
The Military Medal was awarded to her, with 6 other ladies,” all belonging to
the F.A.N.Y. Corps (The London Gazette, No. 30820, page 9000, of 30 July, 1918):—
“For conspicuous devotion to duty during an hostile air raid. All these
“lady drivers were out with their cars during the raid, picking up and in every
“way assisting the wounded and injured. They showed great bravery and coolness,
“ and were an example to all ranks.”
Miss Thompson returned to England in September, 1918, and on 1 October joined
the Women's Royal Air Force as Recruiting Officer, in which she served until 1 October,
1919, when she was demobilized.
The Military Medal was presented to her by H.M. the King, at Buckingham Palace,
London, in October, 1918.
In addition to this Medal Miss Thompson has received —
a. The Bronze Star, 1914-1915.
The British War Medal, 1914-1919.
The Victory Medal—with oak-leaf emblem.
The Order of Leopold II.--Belgium.:
. The French Croix de Guerre.
f. 4 blue service chevrons.
:
Miss Thompson's name was mentioned in Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig's despatch
of 9 April, 1917 (The London Gazette, No. 30.101, page 5323, of 29 May, 1917).
* Miss E. B. Callander. Miss W. M. Elwes.
Miss E. A. Courtis. Miss M. O’Connell Bianconi.
Miss H. M. Dickinson. Miss M. Richardson.
f At St. Omer, on 18 May, 1918.
† Presented by H.M. King Albert, at La Panne, on 20 March, 1915.
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