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Laura Howarth

Staff Nurse

Army Medical Corps

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Simonii
  • Planted By: Mr. J. Glasson
  • Plaque: 996

Additional Info

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Biography

Born in Ballarat, Laura Howarth was a single 36 year old nurse at the time of her enlistment on the 18th of April 1917. Her unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Khiva on the 29th of May 1917.
On the 15th of September 1917, Laura resigned from her appointment on account of her marriage.

Tree No. 996

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour