• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE0614

Wheatley, Alice Jean

  • OBE, ARRC
(1904 – 1993)
  • Born 3 August, 1904, Bridgetown Western Australia Australia
  • Died 17 May, 1993, Bridgetown Western Australia Australia
  • Occupation Matron, Servicewoman

Summary

Born in Bridgetown, Western Australia, Alice Wheatley was educated at Perth College. She undertook her nursing training at the Fremantle Hospital, Western Australia and the Queen Victoria Hospital, Victoria. In 1941 Wheatley enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS). On 10 March 1944 she was awarded the Royal Red Cross Medal Second Class for her work in charge of the first nursing party of the RAAFNS in New Guinea. In 1946 Wheatley represented the RAAFNS in the Victory Contingent to England. From 1946 until 1951 she held the position of Matron-in-Chief. On 1 January 1951 Wheatley was appointed an Officer of the British Empire in recognition of her service with the RAAFNS.

Events

  • 1941 - 1946

    Area matron with the RAAFNS and served in New Guinea area

  • 1941

    Joined the Royal Australian Air Force Nusing Service (RAAFNS)

  • 1946 - 1951

    Matron-in-Chief of the RAAFNS

  • 1946

    Represented the RAAFNS in the Victory Contingent to England

  • 2044

    Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) (ARRC)

  • 2051

    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military) (OBE)

  • 2051

    Discharged from the RAAFNS

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    • Queen Victoria Hospital (1896 - 1977)
  • Director
    • Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service (RAAFNS) (1940 - )