BCCDBritish Concentration Camps
of the South African War
1900-1902

Unknown column 'Christine_L_Watson' in 'where clause'
Personal Details
Name:Miss Christine L Watson
Type:Staff
Born in camp? No
Died in camp? No
Gender:female
Race:white
Occupation:nurse
Notes:13/9/1900: Certificate from J Gordon, matron Kimberley Hospital: CW worked there from 1 June 1899 to 24 June 1900, in both medical and surgical wards. 'She was very kind to the patients & a willing worker, and with more training I think would make a capital nurse.'
5/3/1901: Letter, CSRC to Superintendent, Winburg: She is paid 5/- pd + an allowance of 2/- pd in lieu of rations; this allowance irregular & must cease.
21/3/1901: Letter, Superintendent, Winburg to CSRC: that CW had taken great pains with her duties & no complaints brought against her. Asks if she is considered a 'qualified' nurse.

RC466, List of officials working Winburg RC - described as trained nurse
Unique ID:219