THOMAS, Mary Jane
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Mary Jane Thomas was born in Happy Valley, Victoria,
16/02/2020
Mary Jane Thomas was born in Happy Valley, Victoria, was single and a Staff Nurse when she enlisted with the Nurses (July 1915 – November 1918) on 15 June 1917 at the age of 47. Her unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Somali on 30 June 1917. She was assigned to the Heslop War Hospital where she treated wounded soldiers until her transfer to Australia on 5 August 1918.
Medals earned: British War Medal, Victory Medal.
Mary has a plaque dedicated to her in the Avenue of Honour Ballarat. Plaque No 999 Tree planted by Mr A S Rusden
Mary is buried with her parents at the Ballarat Old Cemetery Section F Row 10 Grave 10
Mary Jane Thomas