About Janet Gillies
Lived 1864 – 1947 (aged 83). Janet Gillies was a New Zealand nurse.
Janet Gillies (31 January 1864 – 24 July 1947) was a New Zealand civilian and military nurse, army nursing administrator. She was born in Whanganui, New Zealand, on 31 January 1864. Between 1899 and 1902 she served as a nurse in the Second Boer War. She was awarded the King's South Africa Medal. After returning to New Zealand, she became an advocate for the establishment of the New Zealand Army Nursing Service.
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Who was Janet Gillies?
Civilian and military nurse, army nursing administrator (1864–1947)
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Janet Gillies was born on 31 January 1864.
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Janet Gillies died on 24 July 1947.
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Janet Gillies was a nurse.
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Janet Gillies was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Janet Gillies. https://biography.guide/janet-gillies/
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