Born in Florence Italy

A nurse and social activist, she practiced what she preached as she lived to 90 years passing August 13th 1910 .Having lived near the start of 2 centuries Florence Nightingales name became closely identified with being a nurse

( angel of the battlefield.)

Red Cross Order of Merit

After a full life including an order of Merit from the Royal Order of the Red Cross, Florence’s death at home surprised many. Heart failure was her end and was not poetic but a reality.

1917 diploma from NVGH
, Nurse training File Photo KDG

Government money available for nursing training…

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On this Day: May 12th 1926

The first airship flight over the North pole.

Hard work tough emotional transference has its one reward moments.