Photo of Leila Whidburn

Leila Whidburn

Sister

Australian Army Nursing Service

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Deltoides
  • Planted By: Mr. F. Fricke
  • Plaque: 987

Additional Info

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Biography

Lila Constance Whidburn was born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single and was employed as a Nurse. She enlisted in Melbourne, Victoria at the age of 25. Lila volunteered and was stationed with the Australian Army Nursing Service as a Staff Nurse. She was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 17th of May 1919. Tree number 987.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour