Helen Gregory Smith

Helen Gregory Smith, CBE, RRC, was a matron at the Glasgow Western Infirmary from 1906 to 1933.

Education and early career Gregory Smith trained as a nurse at the Glasgow Western Infirmary, starting in 1896 and gained her certificate in 1899. Following her training, she held the posts of sister, night superintendent, home sister, and senior assistant matron at the Western Infirmary.

Gregory Smith briefly left the Western Infirmary in 1904 to take up the position of Lady Superintendent at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. She returned to the Western Infirmary in February 1906 when she was appointed matron.

In 1908, Gregory Smith became principal matron of the Territorial Force Nursing Service 3rd Scottish General Hospital. She was later promoted to Senior Principal Matron.

Honours

1916 – Decoration of the Royal Red Cross, first class 1932 – Commander of the Order of the British Empire