Matron Irene Adele Cains
Survivor of WW1
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
NA
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Battalion:
Deputy Director of Medical Services, London
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Montreal, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
30 years 5 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Nurse
Next of Kin:
Mrs. Fred F. Cains, 14 McGregor St., Montreal, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Church of England
Place of Enlistment:
London, England
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 6.0 in / 168 cm
Weight:
Chest:
38.0 in / 97 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Unknown
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Matron |
Canadian Army Medical Corps |
Army |
Deputy Director of Medical Services, London |
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Awards
| Conflict |
Award |
Action |
Date of Award |
Date of Citation |
Source |
| WW1 |
Royal Red Cross 1st Class |
|
|
|
LG 30758 |
Notes
Toronto Star - October 20th, 1917:
Nurses Win Honor.London, Oct. 20.---The following Canadian matron nurses are being brought to the notice of the Secretary of War for valuable services: E. C. Bachelder, M. O. Buller, I. A. Cains, J. Cameron Smith, M. G. Coxall, H. E. Dulmage.
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