- Entry type: Person
- Entry ID: AWE0615
Childs, Thelma Minnie
(1914 – 2003)- Born 12 July, 1914, Singleton New South Wales Australia
- Died 13 March, 2003
- Occupation Matron, Servicewoman
Summary
For recognition of her nursing service with the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS), Thelma Childs was awarded the Royal Red Cross medal on 14 June 1946. She undertook her nursing training at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, and upon completion was appointed to the staff. In 1941 she enlisted in the RAAFNS for service not only in Australia but also the United States of America, England, Canada and New Guinea. At the time of her discharge, on 2 November 1945, she held the position of Matron. Four days after her discharge she married Captain F H Childs MC.
Events
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1933 - 1937
Completed nursing training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
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1941 - 1941
Appointed to Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS) as a Staff-Nurse
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1942 - 1942
Promoted to Sister, then Senior Sister
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2043 - 2043
Sent on special medical escort duty to the United States of America, England and Canada
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2043 - 2043
Sent to New Guinea in charge of a Medical Clearing Station
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2046 - 2046
Discharge from service with rank of Matron
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2045 - 2045
Married Captain F H Childs MC
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2046 - 2046
Awarded Royal Red Cross Medal (First Class)
Published resources
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Resource
- Trove: Childs, Thelma Minnie (1914-2003), http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-760085
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Resource Section
- MOXHAM, THELMA MINNIE, Department of Veterans' Affairs, 2002, http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/script/veteran.asp?ServiceID=R&VeteranID=1069277
- Edited Book