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Janet Gillies (31 January 1864 – 24 July 1947) was a New Zealand civilian and military nurse, army nursing administrator. She was born in Wanganui, Wanganui, New Zealand on 31 January 1864. Between 1899 and 1902 she served as a nurse in the Second Boer War. She was awarded the King´s South Africa Medal. After returning to New Zealand, she became an advocate for the establishment of the New Zealand Army Nursing Service.


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1864 births 1947 deaths New Zealand nurses New Zealand military personnel People from Whanganui New Zealand women nurses Colony of New Zealand people {{NewZealand-med-bio-stub