About Joan Stevenson Abbott
Lived 1899 – 1975 (aged 75). Joan Stevenson Abbott was an Australian nurse.
Joan Stevenson (Judy) Abbott, (11 December 1899 – 27 November 1975) was an Australian army hospital matron during the Second World War.
Early life and education Abbott was born on 11 December 1899 in Brisbane, Queensland. She undertook her basic nursing training at Brisbane General Hospital from 1920 to 1923, and later passed her midwifery certificate at Lady Bowen Hospital in April 1926.
Awards and honours On 18 February 1943, Abbott received the Royal Red Cross for "service to the Australian Army Nursing Service".
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Who was Joan Stevenson Abbott?
Australian nursing sister and army matron
When was Joan Stevenson Abbott born?
Joan Stevenson Abbott was born on 11 December 1899 in Brisbane.
When did Joan Stevenson Abbott die?
Joan Stevenson Abbott died on 27 November 1975 in Corinda.
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Joan Stevenson Abbott was a nurse.
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Joan Stevenson Abbott was Australian.
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