Red Cross Rose : An Aussie Civilian in France 1916-1920 / Sandra Venn-Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Venn-Brown, Sandra, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Armed Forces.

World War, 1914-1918.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (342 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

North Melbourne, Vic : Arcadia the general books imprint of Australian Scholarly Publishing Pty Ltd, [2021]

Summary:

This book delves into the life of Rose Venn-Brown, an Australian civilian who courageously contributed to the war effort on the Western Front during World War I. It highlights her unique journey from Australia, through New Zealand, to England, and finally to France, where she worked with the Red Cross and YMCA. The book explores her role in organizing entertainment for troops, distributing comfort parcels, and visiting hospitals. It also depicts her post-war work with the Australian Graves Detachment, documenting cemeteries and assisting with the recovery process. Through her story, the book sheds light on the diverse contributions of women and civilians in the war and the broader impact of World War I on Australian identity and nationhood. Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Venn-Brown, Sandra Red Cross Rose

ISBN:

9781923068599

OCLC:

1402816780