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The Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) was an armed services organisation which existed from 1942 until 1951. Growing out of the

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s, it was formed in December 1942 and its members served as nurses in military hospitals in the

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and, with the

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, in

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. In 1951, the AAMWS was merged into the

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Notable members

Alice Ross-King Alys Ross King (5 August 1887 – 17 August 1968), known as Alice Ross-King (later Alice Appleford), was an Australian civilian and military nurse who took part in both World Wars. She has been described as Australia's most decorated woman. Durin ...

, described as Australia's most decorated woman, served during World War II *

Camilla Wedgwood Camilla Hildegarde Wedgwood (25 March 1901 – 17 May 1955) was a British anthropologist and academic administrator. She is best known for her research in the Pacific and her pioneering role as one of the British Commonwealth's first female an ...

, noted anthropologist, served from 1944 to 1946

References

Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) (1942 - 1951)
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