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Auction: 26002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 220

The remarkable A.R.R.C. group of eight awarded to Major C. O'Neill, Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps

Royal Red Cross Associate's (A.R.R.C.) breast Badge, 2nd Class, silver and enamel, mounted with group on a Lady's bow; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, with 1st Army clasp; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Capt C O'Neill QARANC), mounted court-style; Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Medal, 48mm x 33mm, silver, 'V & S' maker's cartouche and reverse hallmarks for Birmingham 1942, this last with corresponding dress miniature medal, very fine (8)

A.R.R.C. London Gazette 31 May 1955, the original recommendation states:

'Major O'Neill has filled the appointment of Sister Tutor at this unit for two years. Throughout this period she has displayed an outstanding degree of initiative, enthusiasm and efficiency.

She has completely reformed the methods of teaching used and has succeeded in obtaining the highest rate of examination successes this unit has ever had. She had maintained her drive and initiative in spite of having to use inadequate equipment and accommodation and in the face of constantly changing staff and classes - circumstances which would have defeated anyone of loss resolute and determined spirit. Her devotion to her work, her outstanding example of loyalty, to the unit and her Corps, her enthusiasm and her efficiency have all had a marked effect on the morale of her pupils in particular and of the hospital in general and have gone beyond the normal call of duty.'

M.I.D. London Gazette 23 May 1946.

Catherine O'Neill served as a Sister with the Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service from 1941 under the service number '215237'. She was Mentioned in Dispatches in May 1946 and saw further service after the war in Malaya, at which point she had been promoted Captain. O'Neill was later promoted Major and subsequently awarded the Associate of the Royal Red Cross breast Badge for her work in Malaya in July-December 1954; sold together with copied research.


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Estimate
£600 to £800

Starting price
£480