7729: Miss Gracie Proudfoot Fowler

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posted on 2024-01-18, 14:21 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

Gracie Proudfoot Fowler volunteered with the St. John's Voluntary Aid Detachments during World War One, providing nursing care for military personnel in Hull and other areas of East Yorkshire.

History

Name of contributor(s)

Anon

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

Gracie Proudfoot Fowler

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1918 - 1919

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

Hull, and other areas of East Yorkshire.

Object(s)

Gracie Proudfoot Fowler's collection includes her certificate of application for the War Service Bar, a letter of gratitude for her efforts from the Major General commanding the Humber Garrison, and a dance card from the Armistice Ball in December 1918.