ON REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY-THE STORY OF TWO BRAVE NURSES by carolmw

ON REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY-THE STORY OF TWO BRAVE NURSES

On 7th August 1944,Sister Mollie Evershed(27) and Sister Dorothy Field(30) were looking after wounded soldiers on SS Amsterdam,a troop carrier converted into a hospital ship,transporting the wounded back to the UK.The ship was on it's third round trip loaded with casualties,when it struck a mine off Juno beach.It sank within 8 minutes with the loss of 106 lives,Dorothy and Mollie being amongst them.Before the ship went down,they saved 75 lives,the last man being a patient who had just had a leg amputated on the operating table as the ship hit the mine.
Of the 22,442 people under British command who died in the 12 week Battle of Normandy,just 2 were women. Dorothy and Mollie are the only two women included on the British Normandy Memorial.
Both nurses were given posthumous commendation for their actions.
They are commemorated as part of the "For Your Tomorrow" installation at Stowe Gardens.
Wonderful picture and story
November 10th, 2024  
Wonderful to see the picture. Such a moving story.
November 10th, 2024  
Wonderful remembrance picture.
November 10th, 2024  
What a very memorable story. A perfect post for remembrance Sunday
November 10th, 2024  
A lovely piece of history, brave girls & this is a lovely tribute to them.
November 10th, 2024  
A fascinating story. It is when we hear the heroic tales of individuals that the horrors of war become more real. Thank You. Fav!

Ian
November 10th, 2024  
A fascinating but tragic story. It's good that women's contributions are being acknowledged though.
I like your use of sepia, very apt for the period and it gives them a spectral appearance which is atmospheric.
November 10th, 2024  
Your image depicts them so well.
November 10th, 2024  
Great post for Remembrance Sunday.
November 10th, 2024  
Great capture and story.
November 10th, 2024  
A great capture, Carol. I like your use of sepia for this! And this is an amazing piece of history! It's good that these women (and others) are being recognized for their brave work. Fav
November 11th, 2024  
Great shot
November 11th, 2024  
A fascinating story and tribute.
November 11th, 2024  
Wow, what an amazing, yet tragic story. A wonderful tribute to these brave women.
Lest we forget.
November 11th, 2024  
Touching tribute!
November 11th, 2024  
Very poignant tribute.
November 11th, 2024  
Moving story and image...I love your presentation so much!
November 12th, 2024  
I’m just catching up, on comments. This is a moving tribute that has taken too long to be recognised. Thank you for posting this.
November 14th, 2024  
Wars are started by people who value power more than human lives.
November 18th, 2024  
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