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9th January 2002	Nurses in the Zulu War? By Karen Egenes I have been researching the life of a British nurse, Edith Horner. She was a graduate of Charing Cross Hospital in London, circa 1875. Two sources I have found claim she received a medal for service in the Zulu War. One of the sources claims she served at Rouke's Drift. Edith Horner later moved to Philadelphia in the US, married US Senator Hawley, and always wore her medal of honor. Would any one know if any female nurses served in the Zulu War? Were any at Rourke's Drift? If so, were the female nurses sent by the British Red Cross? Where could I find furhter information about female nurses in the Zulu War?
Date	Replies
9th January 2002	Martin Everett You need to talk to Adrian Greaves of the AZWHS. He has researched Sister Janet who was a British Nurse who served in the AZW. You can contact Adrian on [email protected]
9th January 2002	Lee Stevenson Nurse Edith Ann Horner, received the South African campaign medal, without date clasp. The medal being issued on the 15th July 1884. She was sent to South Africa as a member of the Stafford House South African Aid Society, arriving there mid to late July 1879. Her address at the time that the medal was compiled was; c/o The House, Halstead, Essex. If you need any further details about the Stafford House SA Aid Society, please feel free to contact me.
10th January 2002	Brian Best Dear Karen I have recently submitted a manuscript to a publisher about Sister Janet Wells and the Stafford House Aid Society. This was based on material sent to the Anglo Zulu War Historical Society as mentioned by Martin Everett on the 9th. Sister Edith Horner was one of 7 nurses sent out to Natal and arrived on 12/7/79. They were then sent in pairs to hospitals throughtout the country. Sister Janet was the exception in that she alone went to Utrecht. Sister Edith Horner remained in Durban with Sister Mary Strickland. If you want any further information, I shall be glad to send it by post. Incidentally, she was one of the first recipients of the Royal Red Cross.