BCCDBritish Concentration Camps
of the South African War
1900-1902

Unknown column 'Helen_Batchelor' in 'where clause'
Personal Details
Name:Sister Helen Batchelor
Type:Staff
Born in camp? No
Died in camp? No
Gender:female
Race:white
Marital status:single
Nationality:British
Camp occupation:trained nurse
Notes:Trained at London Hospital, 1894 & 1897; Clapham Maternity Hospital, three months 1897; Lady Supt, St Johns Hosp & the Allied Charities, three months 1898; Matron and Secy of the Convalescent Home, Herne Bay, temporary engagement 1898; Sister, Govt Civil Hospital, Hong Kong, July 1898 to Jany 1901.
Testimonial of Thomas Bolster, Inspector Genl of Hospitals, 2 Fleets Royal Navy: Employed in Civil Hosp, Hong Kong and in my service during the late 'Disturbances in the North of China'. Believes she performed her duties in an able manner.
Testimonial of JM Atkinson, P Civil MO Hong Kong: Last summer she was deputed to proceed to Wei-hai-wei with another of our staff to nurse the sick and wounded of the Chines Expeditionary Force, she has hence had exceptionally varied experience not only in nursing tropical diseases, but also in organising and starting a naval hospital.
Unique ID:17177