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Australian Army Nursing Service

Australian military program
Also known as: AANS
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  • Kenny, Elizabeth; Sister Kenny
    Elizabeth Kenny

    …England, determined to join the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS). Although only registered nurses could join the AANS, after a monthlong trial period Kenny was accepted into the service. During World War I she served as a staff nurse on troopships carrying wounded soldiers back to Australia. In 1916–17 she…

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    …England, determined to join the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS). Although only registered nurses could join the AANS, after a monthlong trial period Kenny was accepted into the service. During World War I she served as a staff nurse on troopships carrying wounded soldiers back to Australia. In 1916–17 she…

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