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Further to Annie's post, members interested in original documents concerning the medical history of WW1 can either contact me at gmiller6@bigpond.net.au or refer to the medical history of WW1 section of the WW1 Archives at http://www.vlib.us/medical.
I wonder if any records exist of volunteers or nursing aids that worked in hospitals in the UK in WW1, my Father in law was at NZGH#2 at Walton on Thames for near 2 years and had a relationship with a young lady. We have a photo (several) one with her in what looks like a smock over her civilian clothes, she appears to be wearing a medal, that has been suggested is a YWCA badge. We have a photo of a large number of soldiers and others taken at Walton and the young lady is identified in the photo and in civilian dress. Sadly while we know her first name, Norah, we do not have her surname. I know it is a long shot but worth a try, Mike
