The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Portrait of Sister Claire Evelyn Trestrail, of Clare, SA, dressed in a Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve) uniform with voided 'R' Colonial Reserve badge. Working in England when the war began, Sister Trestrail went to Belgium and assisted in setting up a hospital to treat wounded Belgian and French soldiers. Following the capture of Antwerp, Sister Trestrail and other nurses were evacuated to England. In 1915 Sister Trestrail worked with the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service. She later worked at a number of hospitals in Paris caring for wounded French and Belgian soldiers. After the war Sister Trestrail worked in England for three more years and returned to Australia in 1921. She married in 1922 and during the Second World War was involved in training women for the Voluntary Aid Detachment. She died in 1960. Written on the bottom right hand corner of the photograph: "Claire 1916".
1914 Star with sewn clasp bearing the title '5 Aug - 22 Nov 1914'. Medal is impressed on reverse with recipient's details. 1914 Star issued to Nurse Evelyn Claire (known as Claire) Trestrail for her
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. British War Medal 1914-20 issued to Nurse Evelyn Claire (known as Claire) Trestrail for her service in Belgium in 1914. Tre
Printed paper receipt for 1914 Star, issue number 3499, dated 6 June 1919, issued to Miss C Trestrail, 120 Harrow Rd, London, for her work with Mrs Stobart's Hospital, signed with name stamp of Charle
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Victory Medal issued to Nurse Evelyn Claire (known as Claire) Trestrail for her service in Belgium in 1914. Trestrail was born at Clare
Portrait of Sister Claire Evelyn Trestrail (seated), of Clare, SA, a ward assistant and nine patients, at the Auxiliary Hospital Unit, Antwerp. Working in England when the war began, Sister Trestrai
Portrait of Sister Claire Evelyn Trestrail (seated), of Clare, SA, a ward assistant and a French sergeant, at the Auxiliary Hospital Unit, Antwerp. Working in England when the war began, Sister Tres
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Victory Medal issued to Nurse Evelyn Claire (known as Claire) Trestrail for her service in Belgium in 1914. Trestrail was born at Clare
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. British War Medal 1914-20 issued to Nurse Evelyn Claire (known as Claire) Trestrail for her service in Belgium in 1914. Tre
Printed paper receipt for 1914 Star, issue number 3499, dated 6 June 1919, issued to Miss C Trestrail, 120 Harrow Rd, London, for her work with Mrs Stobart's Hospital, signed with name stamp of Charle
1914 Star with sewn clasp bearing the title '5 Aug - 22 Nov 1914'. Medal is impressed on reverse with recipient's details. 1914 Star issued to Nurse Evelyn Claire (known as Claire) Trestrail for her