Photo of Blodwyn Williams

Blodwyn Williams

Sister

1st AAH

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Simonii
  • Planted By: Miss M. Edwards
  • Plaque: 964

Additional Info

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Biography

Blodwyn Elizabeth Williams was born in Ballarat and was working as a trained nurse in the Ballarat Hospital when she enlisted on June 24th 1915. She was appointed Sister in the Australian Army Nursing Service, and served at 2nd AGH in Rouen, France, and 1st AAH in the UK. She became very ill and was evacuated to Australia. She died of pleurisy and cancer on May 24th 1920 at 11th AGH in Caulfield and is buried in the Ballarat [New] Cemetery, Australia.
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Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour