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Auction: 19003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 234

(x) Pair: Forewoman B. H. Annand, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps

British War and Victory Medals (2075 Fwn. B. H. Annand. Q.M.A.A.C.), nearly very fine and better (2)

Barbara Helen 'Nellie' Annand served as a Forewoman in the Q.M.A.A.C. from 21 August 1917-26 February 1919. According to an article published in the Aberdeen Daily Journal on 10 February 1920, she was decorated for her services during the war, although this remains unconfirmed:

'O.B.E. for Peterhead Lady. Miss Barbara Helen Annand, daughter of Mr William Annand, Ugiebank, Inverugie, Peterhead, has been notified that she is to be awarded with the medal of the British Empire, in recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders, as a member of Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps.'

Sold with three copied photographs in later life, a copied newspaper article referring to the above, and the obituary to her father, William Annand of Peterhead, published in the Aberdeen Daily Journal on 2 October 1920, which refers for a second time to the award to Miss Nellie Annand:

'Was a nurse during the war, and was awarded the O.B.E. decoration.'


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Sold for
£210

Starting price
£20