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Sailing on the HMCS Lady Nelson

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Sailing on the HMCS Lady Nelson

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Ms. Orford describes the protocol for women sailing overseas, and describes her trip to England aboard the first Canadian hospital ship, HMCS Lady Nelson.

Elizabeth Orford

Elizabeth Orford was born on April 14, 1923 in Toronto, Ontario. She chose physiotherapy as a career and graduated from the University of Toronto in June, 1943. Ms. Orford interned at the Children's Memorial Hospital, dealing with victims of polio. When asked to join the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, she accepted, enlisting in Montreal. Ms. Orford first served in Canadian military hospitals, dealing with infantry and flight training injuries. She went overseas, and worked in #9 Canadian hospital, Horsham, then moved to #24 Canadian hospital, Horley. There, Ms. Orford treated many amputees and burn victims. After returning home, she worked at the Christie Street Veterans Hospital in Toronto.

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Medium:
Video
Owner:
Veterans Affairs Canada
Duration:
2:02
Person Interviewed:
Elizabeth Orford
War, Conflict or Mission:
Second World War
Branch:
Army
Units/Ship:
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Rank:
Lieutenant

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