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Elsie Knocker and Mairi Chisholm, WW1 nurses
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Elsie Knocker and Mairi Chisholm, WW1 nurses
Mairi Lambert Gooden-Chisholm or Chisholm, better known as Mairi Chisholm (1895-1981), Scottish nurse and ambulance driver during World War I, pictured right with, on the left, Elsie Knocker (known here as Baroness de T Serclaes after her second marriage to a Belgian in 1916), also a nurse and ambulance driver. Both were awarded the Military Medal for their bravery and work with the wounded on the Western Front in Belgium. The pair initially joined the Voluntary Emergency Corps but then later set up their own first aid dressing station just 100 yards from the trenches at Pervyse, north of Ypres. Elsie concentrated on providing medical attention while Mairi transported injured soldiers to the base hospital fifteen miles away, often in highly dangerous conditions. Their bravery attracted journalists and photographers and the became some of the most photographed women of the war. Date: 1915
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This evocative photograph captures the indomitable spirit and courage of two extraordinary women, Elsie Knocker and Mairi Chisholm, during the turbulent times of World War I. Both women, dressed in their nursing uniforms, are seen here in the midst of the conflict, providing vital aid and support to the wounded soldiers on the Western Front in Belgium. Born in Scotland, Mairi Chisholm, also known as Mairi Lambert Gooden-Chisholm, and Elsie Knocker initially joined the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) in 1914. However, their commitment to helping those in need led them to set up their own first aid dressing station, just 100 yards from the trenches at Pervyse, north of Ypres. Mairi, an ambulance driver, fearlessly transported the injured soldiers to the base hospital fifteen miles away, often under heavy fire and in treacherous conditions. Elsie, a skilled nurse, provided essential medical attention to the wounded. Their bravery and selfless dedication did not go unnoticed, and they soon became two of the most photographed women of the war. The media attention brought much-needed recognition to their efforts and the sacrifices made by women during this time. Mairi Chisholm was awarded the Military Medal for her valor, and Elsie Knocker was later married to a Belgian baron, becoming Baroness de T Serclaes. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of their remarkable story and the vital role women played during the First World War.
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