Margaret Irene ANDERSON

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  1. Kyt

    Kyt Άρης

    Anderson, Margaret Irene - Australian Women Biographical entry

    Born: 11 December 1915 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Margaret Anderson enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service at Dandenong (Vic.) on 19 September 1941.

    On 12 February 1942, three days before the fall of Singapore, the freighter, Empire Star sailed from Singapore Harbour. The ship which normally had an allocation of space for 20 passengers was carrying over 2100 people. While on route to Batavia the ship came under enemy fire and received three direct hits. During one of the raids two of the Australian nursing staff on board, Sisters Margaret Anderson and Vera Torney, came on deck to attend to the wounded. They protected their patients by covering them with their bodies.

    Staff Nurse Margaret Anderson was awarded the George Medal on 22 September 1942 for her bravery when the ship was attacked by enemy aircraft. Staff Nurse Vera Torney was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military).

    On 4 June 1946 Lieutenant Margaret Anderson was discharged from the Australian Army Nursing Service.
     
  2. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    Lieutenant
    Margaret Irene Anderson GM
    VX63845
    Service - Australian Army
    Date of birth - 11 December 1915
    Place of birth - Melbourne Vic
    Date of enlistment - 19 September 1941
    Locality of enlistment - Malvern Vic
    Place of enlistment - Dandenong Vic
    Next of kin - Anderson Charles
    Date of discharge - 4 June 1946
    Posting at discharge - AANS
    WW2 honours and gallantry - George Medal

    And heres a painting ......

    AWM Collection Record: ART22211 - Sister Margaret Anderson
     
  3. liverpool annie

    liverpool annie New Member

    Heres some information about the Empire Star ......

    Empire Star 2
     

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