SettingsMembers of the Royal Red Cross
Agnes Hunt
Dame Agnes Gwendoline Hunt DBE RRC is generally recognised as the first orthopaedic nurse.
Dame Agnes Gwendoline Hunt DBE RRC is generally recognised as the first orthopaedic nurse.
Alexandra of Denmark
Alexandra of Denmark was the wife of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions.
Alexandra of Denmark was the wife of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions.
Barbara Cozens
Brigadier Dame Florence Barbara Cozens, DBE, RRC, DOStJ (24 December 1906 – 18 July 1995) was a Darjeeling-born British nurse and nursing administrator.
Brigadier Dame Florence Barbara Cozens, DBE, RRC, DOStJ (24 December 1906 – 18 July 1995) was a Darjeeling-born British nurse and nursing administrator.
Beryl Oliver
Dame Beryl Carnegy Oliver GBE RRC (20 August 1882 – 13 July 1972), née Beryl Carnegy Joseph, was a British charity administrator as well as the British Red Cross Society's Director o...
Dame Beryl Carnegy Oliver GBE RRC (20 August 1882 – 13 July 1972), née Beryl Carnegy Joseph, was a British charity administrator as well as the British Red Cross Society's Director o...
Diana Anderson (British Army officer)
Colonel Diana Geraldine Mary Anderson, ARRC, OStJ (born 29 January 1935, Portsmouth, England) is a British nurse, midwife and civil servant.
Colonel Diana Geraldine Mary Anderson, ARRC, OStJ (born 29 January 1935, Portsmouth, England) is a British nurse, midwife and civil servant.
Edith MacGregor Rome
Edith MacGregor Rome, RRC, SRN (died 6 June 1938) was a British nursing matron and administrator.
Edith MacGregor Rome, RRC, SRN (died 6 June 1938) was a British nursing matron and administrator.
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother'...
Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother'...
Elizabeth Lawrie Smellie
Elizabeth Lawrie Smellie (March 22, 1884 – March 5, 1968) was a Canadian nurse, and the first woman to be promoted to the rank of colonel in the Canadian army.
Elizabeth Lawrie Smellie (March 22, 1884 – March 5, 1968) was a Canadian nurse, and the first woman to be promoted to the rank of colonel in the Canadian army.
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale OM, RRC was a celebrated English nurse, writer and statistician.
Florence Nightingale OM, RRC was a celebrated English nurse, writer and statistician.
Georgiana Buller
Dame Audrey Charlotte Georgiana Buller, DBE, RRC (4 August 1884 – 22 June 1953), best known as Georgiana Buller, was a British hospital administrator and the founder of the first school de...
Dame Audrey Charlotte Georgiana Buller, DBE, RRC (4 August 1884 – 22 June 1953), best known as Georgiana Buller, was a British hospital administrator and the founder of the first school de...
Georgina Ward, Countess of Dudley
Georgina Elisabeth Ward, Countess of Dudley, RRC DStJ (9 August 1846 – 2 February 1929) née Moncreiffe, was the daughter of Sir Thomas Moncreiffe, 7th Baronet and Lady Louisa Hay-Drummond ...
Georgina Elisabeth Ward, Countess of Dudley, RRC DStJ (9 August 1846 – 2 February 1929) née Moncreiffe, was the daughter of Sir Thomas Moncreiffe, 7th Baronet and Lady Louisa Hay-Drummond ...
Gladys Taylor
Dame Gladys Taylor DBE, RRC was Matron-in-Chief, Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service.
Dame Gladys Taylor DBE, RRC was Matron-in-Chief, Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service.
Helen Cattanach
Brigadier Helen S. Cattanach, CB, RRC (21 June 1920 - 4 May 1994) was Director of British Army Nursing Services (DANS) and Matron-in-Chief of QARANC. She received a number of awards and medals i...
Brigadier Helen S. Cattanach, CB, RRC (21 June 1920 - 4 May 1994) was Director of British Army Nursing Services (DANS) and Matron-in-Chief of QARANC. She received a number of awards and medals i...
Janet Pilgrim (British Army officer)
Lieutenant Colonel Janet Pilgrim RRC is a British army nurse who was awarded the Royal Red Cross in 2008 for her services in Iraq.
Lieutenant Colonel Janet Pilgrim RRC is a British army nurse who was awarded the Royal Red Cross in 2008 for her services in Iraq.
Joanna Cruickshank
Dame Joanna Margaret Cruickshank DBE RRC founded the Royal Air Force Nursing Service in November 1918 and served as its first Matron-in-Chief.
Dame Joanna Margaret Cruickshank DBE RRC founded the Royal Air Force Nursing Service in November 1918 and served as its first Matron-in-Chief.
Katharine Furse
Dame Katharine Furse, GBE, RRC, founder of the English Voluntary Aid Detachment force, was born Katharine Symonds, daughter of the poet and critic John Addington Symonds and Janet Catherin...
Dame Katharine Furse, GBE, RRC, founder of the English Voluntary Aid Detachment force, was born Katharine Symonds, daughter of the poet and critic John Addington Symonds and Janet Catherin...
Kathleen Best
Colonel Matron Kathleen Annie Louise Best, OBE, RRC (28 August 1910 – 15 November 1957) was the first director of the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps.
Colonel Matron Kathleen Annie Louise Best, OBE, RRC (28 August 1910 – 15 November 1957) was the first director of the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps.
Louise Mountbatten
Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Mountbatten (previously Princess Louise of Battenberg; 13 July 1889 – 7 March 1965) became Queen consort of Sweden in 1950 and served as such until her death i...
Louise Alexandra Marie Irene Mountbatten (previously Princess Louise of Battenberg; 13 July 1889 – 7 March 1965) became Queen consort of Sweden in 1950 and served as such until her death i...
Marie of Romania
Marie of Romania (Marie Alexandra Victoria, previously Princess Marie of Edinburgh; 29 October 1875 – 18 July 1938) was Queen consort of Romania from 1914 to 1927, as the wife of Ferdinand...
Marie of Romania (Marie Alexandra Victoria, previously Princess Marie of Edinburgh; 29 October 1875 – 18 July 1938) was Queen consort of Romania from 1914 to 1927, as the wife of Ferdinand...
Mary of Teck
Mary of Teck was the queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, as the wife of King-Emperor George V.
Mary of Teck was the queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, as the wife of King-Emperor George V.
Mary Russell, Duchess of Bedford
Dame Mary Russell, Duchess of Bedford, DBE, RRC, FLS (26 September 1865 – ca.
Dame Mary Russell, Duchess of Bedford, DBE, RRC, FLS (26 September 1865 – ca.
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood
The Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood was a member of the British Royal Family; she was the third child and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary.
The Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood was a member of the British Royal Family; she was the third child and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary.
Maud McCarthy
Dame Emma Maud McCarthy, GBE, RRC (22 September 1859, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia — 1 April 1949, Chelsea, London, England) was a nursing sister and army Matron-in-Chief.
Dame Emma Maud McCarthy, GBE, RRC (22 September 1859, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia — 1 April 1949, Chelsea, London, England) was a nursing sister and army Matron-in-Chief.
Maud of Wales
Princess Maud of Wales was Queen of Norway as spouse of King Haakon VII. She was a member of the British Royal Family as the youngest daughter of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark and granddau...
Princess Maud of Wales was Queen of Norway as spouse of King Haakon VII. She was a member of the British Royal Family as the youngest daughter of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark and granddau...
Olga Nethersole
Olga Isabella Nethersole, CBE, RRC was an English actress, theatre producer, and wartime nurse/health educator.
Olga Isabella Nethersole, CBE, RRC was an English actress, theatre producer, and wartime nurse/health educator.
Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife
Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife (Alexandra Victoria Alberta Edwina Louise; née Duff; later Princess Arthur of Connaught; 17 May 1891 – 26 February 1959) was a member of the British...
Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife (Alexandra Victoria Alberta Edwina Louise; née Duff; later Princess Arthur of Connaught; 17 May 1891 – 26 February 1959) was a member of the British...
Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Fife
Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife (Alexandra Victoria Alberta Edwina Louise; née Duff; later Princess Arthur of Connaught; 17 May 1891 – 26 February 1959) was a member of the British...
Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife (Alexandra Victoria Alberta Edwina Louise; née Duff; later Princess Arthur of Connaught; 17 May 1891 – 26 February 1959) was a member of the British...
Princess Alice of Battenberg
Princess Alice of Battenberg, later Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark, was the mother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and mother-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Alice of Battenberg, later Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark, was the mother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and mother-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom
The Princess Beatrice (Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore; later Princess Henry of Battenberg; 14 April 1857 – 26 October 1944) was a member of the British Royal Family.
The Princess Beatrice (Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore; later Princess Henry of Battenberg; 14 April 1857 – 26 October 1944) was a member of the British Royal Family.
Princess Helena of the United Kingdom
Princess Helena was a member of the British Royal Family, the third daughter and fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Princess Helena was a member of the British Royal Family, the third daughter and fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont (Helena Frederica Augusta; later Duchess of Albany; 17 February 1861 – 1 September 1922) was the daughter of George Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont a...
Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont (Helena Frederica Augusta; later Duchess of Albany; 17 February 1861 – 1 September 1922) was the daughter of George Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont a...
Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia
Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia was a German princess, and later a member of the British Royal Family, the wife of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn.
Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia was a German princess, and later a member of the British Royal Family, the wife of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn.
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll
The Princess Louise (born Louise Caroline Alberta, also known as Marchioness of Lorne and Duchess of Argyll by marriage; 18 March 1848 – 3 December 1939) was a member of the Br...
The Princess Louise (born Louise Caroline Alberta, also known as Marchioness of Lorne and Duchess of Argyll by marriage; 18 March 1848 – 3 December 1939) was a member of the Br...
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (4 August 1900 – 30 March 2002) was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as ...
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (4 August 1900 – 30 March 2002) was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as ...
Rosabelle Osborne
Rosabelle Osborne, CBE, RRC (died 8 May 1958) was Principal Matron at the British War Office, 1924.
Rosabelle Osborne, CBE, RRC (died 8 May 1958) was Principal Matron at the British War Office, 1924.
Sarah Oram
Dame Sarah Elizabeth Oram, DBE, RRC (1860–1946) was Principal Matron, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force and Senior member of Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS), serving...
Dame Sarah Elizabeth Oram, DBE, RRC (1860–1946) was Principal Matron, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force and Senior member of Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS), serving...
Sarah Swift
Dame Sarah Ann Swift, GBE, RRC (22 November 1854, Kirton Skeldyke, Lincolnshire – 27 June 1937, Marylebone) was a nurse and founder in 1916 of the Royal College of Nursing, thereby introducing N...
Dame Sarah Ann Swift, GBE, RRC (22 November 1854, Kirton Skeldyke, Lincolnshire – 27 June 1937, Marylebone) was a nurse and founder in 1916 of the Royal College of Nursing, thereby introducing N...