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Author: HARRIS, KIRSTY × Start date: 2008 × Type: Journal Article × Subject: AIF ×

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    'Rubbery figures': the puzzle of the number of AANS on active service in WW1
    HARRIS, KIRSTY (Military Historical Society of Australia, 2008)
    Australian female nurses from all states nursed overseas during World War I. But how many nurses actually served as part of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF)? This paper investigates the work done by researchers on just who was in the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), the conclusions drawn and the proffered total figures. It also explores the author's journey in developing the most complete list of AANS nurses on active service to date. As a result, a new database shows almost 2500 AIF nurses' names and demonstrates the breadth of the AANS' military postings and consequent military experience.