• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE0881

Bradwell, Elizabeth Merle (Betty)

  • OAM
  • Maiden name Pyman, Betty
(1914 – 2012)
  • Born 3 March 1914, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
  • Died 1 June 2012, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
  • Occupation Nurse, Servicewoman

Summary

Betty Bradwell, née Pyman, was born in Adelaide, South Australia. Betty was called up to the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1940. In April 1941 Betty sailed with the 2/10 Australian General Hospital for Malaysia. After the withdrawal of forces from Singapore in February 1942, Betty and some of her fellow nurses reached Australia unlike many of their companions. Betty’s army career continued with postings to New Guinea, and in Australia.

Events

  • 2000

    Awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Archival resources

  • State Library of South Australia
    • Interview with Betty Bradwell [sound recording] Interviewer: Joan Durdin
    • Recordings concerning the Port Adelaide Casualty Hospital

Published resources

Related entries


  • Related Organisations
    • Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) (1902 - 1948)