The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Royal Red Cross, 1st Class. Unnamed as issued.
VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in 2/10 Australian General Hospital in Singapore. She was missing presumed drowned on 14 February 1942 after being evacuated from Singapore aboard the SS Vyner Brooke which was bombed and sunk by the Japanese while passing southward through Banka Strait. A raft containing Matron Paschke, a number of nursing sisters and two children was lost at sea. She was awarded the Royal Red Cross (First Class) on 7 October 1941. The citation reads as follows 'Matron Paschke has, by her enthusiasm and by her unfailing attention to duty given exceptionally good service to the AIF in MALAYA. On the arrival of the first contingent of troops, a large number of causes of sickness had to be handled. She, with her nursing staff, facilitated the establishment of a hospital and provided the necessary comfort for the patients. Her work was well above the average in its efficiency. Her unflagging zeal and cheerfulness and long hours of duty have been an inspiration to the nursing staff and have been particularly valuable under the difficult conditions of the tropics'.
1939-45 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in 2/10 Australian General
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in 2/10 Aust
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in 2/10 Au
Florence Nightingale Medal. Impressed reverse, in French, with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in
Pacific Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in 2/10 Australian General
Pacific Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in 2/10 Australian General
1939-45 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in 2/10 Australian General
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in 2/10 Aust
Florence Nightingale Medal. Impressed reverse, in French, with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. VFX38812 Matron Olive Dorothy Paschke enlisted 3 September 1940 in the Australian Army Nursing Service, serving in 2/10 Au
Royal Red Cross First Class unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Grace Margaret Wilson. Wilson was born in Brisbane, Queensland, on 25 June 1879 and began her nursing training at Brisba
