Jean Pound Posted 23 July , 2019 Share Posted 23 July , 2019 My great aunt was a VAD in WW1 I believe she worked at Timberhurst Auxiliary Hospital in Bury. I checked with the local archive and she is not listed as being at Timberhurst. Would she have had to stay on the premises overnight or would she have been able to go home? Presumably she obtained her certificate. I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 23 July , 2019 Share Posted 23 July , 2019 (edited) Jean Not all VADs were nurses, some were domestics doing such jobs as cleaning or cooking. Nor were all VADs qualified nurses, many were trained to change dressings and the like but had no nursing qualification. TR Edited 23 July , 2019 by Terry_Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 23 July , 2019 Admin Share Posted 23 July , 2019 Hi Jean Check her name out on these two sites. https://vad.redcross.org.uk http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/british-army-nurses/ Please let us know how you get on. If you need more help just shout. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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