Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Assistant Nurse

Unit:

City Hospital, Exeter

Awarded on:

October 9th, 1942

Awarded after being involved in the evacuation of The City Hospital where she was on duty as a nurse during the Exeter blitz.

Citation:
"During an air raid incendiary bombs were dropped on the Hospital, and big fires broke out.
Mrs. Knee behaved with great courage and fortitude throughout the raid. She remained on the first floor rescuing patients until the fire and smoke were almost unbearable, and the roof and floor above were on the point of collapse. She only left the ward when ordered to come out while it was still possible. Her heroism was outstanding and at the risk of her life saved many lives.
Nurses Britt and Walker were on duty in another part of the hospital fighting fires. They worked splendidly in the face of the rapidly spreading flames, and their exceptional coolness and courage gave the patients confidence. Had it not been for their immediate response to' the arduous duty imposed upon them many lives would have been lost."

Decoration received for an act done together with Mrs Knee (Emily Alberta Mardon - George Medal) and Mrs. Britt (Mary Megan - BEM).