- Entry type: Person
- Entry ID: AWE0615
Childs, Thelma Minnie
- RRC
- Maiden name Moxham, Thelma
- 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
Appointed to Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS) as a Staff-Nurse
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1942
Promoted to Sister, then Senior Sister
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1943
Sent on special medical escort duty to the United States of America, England and Canada
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1943
Sent to New Guinea in charge of a Medical Clearing Station
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1946
Discharge from service with rank of Matron
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1945
Married Captain F H Childs MC
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1946
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