Isabel Ormiston

Martha Isabel Ormiston (1883–1958) later known as Isabel Garvice was an Australian medical doctor who was recognised for her service with the British Army in the First World War.

Early life Ormiston was born in Albury, New South Wales, one of nine children born to Sarah and Andrew Ormiston. She attended Albury Superior Public School, later known as Riverine Grammar, winning the classics prize in her last year. Originally enrolling as an Arts student at the University of Sydney, she boarded at the Women's College. In 1902, she switched to medicine and graduated as a doctor 1907.

She later received the Order of Leopold of Belgium, the King's medal for "conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty".

In the 1928 Birthday Honours, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire. This was for her services to the community as the Senior Lady Medical Officer, Egyptian Ministry of Education.

In the 1944 New Year Honours, she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her services in World War II.