Nursing Sister Mabel Eliza Smith
Survivor of WW1
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
NA
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Battalion:
Canadian Army Medical Corps
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Economy, Nova Scotia
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
39 years 3 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Nursing
Next of Kin:
Mrs. Thompson Smith, Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Wesleyan
Place of Enlistment:
London, England
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 5.0 in / 165 cm
Weight:
Chest:
34.5 in / 88 cm
Expansion:
2.5 in / 6 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Unknown
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
Buried at:
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Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Nursing Sister |
Canadian Army Medical Corps |
Army |
Canadian Army Medical Corps |
|
|
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Notes
Attestation approved by M. C. Macdonald, Matron-in-chief, for D.M.S., Canadian Contingents.
CANADIAN RED CROSS SPECIAL HOSPITAL, BUXTON, Derbyshire, England
War diaries for Buxton indicate that a Nursing Sister named M. E. Smith was serving there. Further research is required to confirm if this is the same person as reported on this database entry.
There is an entry in the November 1916 war diary: "Nov. 21st. Nursing Sisters Smith, M.E. reported for duty to the C.A.M.C. Training School, and is struck off the strength of this Unit on proceeding to Canada on Transport Duty."
It is worthwhile to check all the diary pages for the Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital, Buxton, to look for further information. The diary pages may be accessed at the following links:
War diaries - Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital, Buxton
War diaries - Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital, Buxton, 1917-1919
Version: 1 Last modified: 2026-04-05 19:21:30
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