Edith Campbell

First World War Campbell enlisted in the Canadian Army Medical Corps in September 1914 at the age of 42. She arrived in the United Kingdom on 24 October 1914 on the HMT Franconia.

While at Cliveden, Campbell was involved in a scandal known as "The Taplow scandal" or "Taplow affair" that included allegations of affairs, dishonesty, inappropriate treatment, drunkenness, and of nurses being overworked, not all relating to the actions of Campbell. Campbell and Charles Gorrell were removed from their posts. Gorrell and another man subsequently committed suicide. Campbell stated to Osler, as he attempted to reinstate her reputation, that "the worst wars are not all in the trenches". Osler believed that Campbell had been unjustly dealt with and in response, threatened to resign.

On 22 June 1915, Campbell was mentioned in despatches for her actions in England and France, and in October of that year she received the Royal Red Cross, first class. For this, she and five other nurses received the Military Medal on 25 September 1918. She retired in 1934.

Death and legacy Edith Campbell died in 1951. A collection of her medals and personal affects and letters is held by the Canadian War Museum.