Violet Bell
New Zealand woman who served in World War I
About Violet Bell
Lived 1890 – 1983 (aged 92–93).
Violet Caroline Bell Denniston (25 July 1890 – 1983) was a New Zealand woman who served in Britain and France in World War I.
Biography Enid and Violet are seated in the front centre in this undated family photo. Bell was the youngest daughter of politician Sir Francis Bell and his wife Lady Caroline Bell. She was born and grew up in Thorndon, Wellington.
In July 1917, Bell was asked by senior New Zealand military officers to go to Rouen in France and lead a section of Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) women in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) Records section. She was assigned the rank of Forewoman in Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Personal life In 1921, Bell married John Geoffrey Denniston. They had two sons.
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Who was Violet Bell?
New Zealand woman who served in World War I
When was Violet Bell born?
Violet Bell was born on 25 July 1890.
When did Violet Bell die?
Violet Bell died in 1983.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Violet Bell. https://biography.guide/violet-bell/
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