Jessie Bicknell

Jessie Bicknell (27 March 1871–13 October 1956) was a New Zealand civilian and military nurse, and a health administrator. She served in World War I and was made an Associate of the Royal Red Cross for her service.

Early life Bicknell was born in Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand on 27 March 1871 to Elizabeth Armstrong and Frederick Bicknell, a postmaster. She was one of ten children.

After completing her training, Bicknell worked at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim, and at Waipukurau Hospital. She then trained as a midwife at St Helens Hospital, Dunedin, completing her certificate in 1906. The ship was used to evacuate injured soldiers to England from the Battle of the Somme. In 1917 Bicknell was made an Associate of the Royal Red Cross for her wartime services.