Born: 13 July 1899, Australia
Died: 1983
Country most active: Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom
Also known as: NA
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Edith Baker trained as a nurse at the Memorial Hospital, Adelaide, before gaining nursing experience in South Africa and England. During the Second World War she was a member of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Nursing Service, rising to the position of area matron.
Chronology
1921 – 1925
Education – Training at the Memorial Hospital, Adelaide
1925 – 1941
Career position – Nursing experience in South Africa and England
January 1941
Career position – Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Nursing Service
January 1942 – March 1943
Career position – Senior Sister in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Nursing Service
March 1943 – November 1943
Career position – Matron with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Nursing Service
November 1943 – 1944
Career position – Area Matron at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Nursing Service