Catharine Washington
Catharine Washington known as Pat Waddell born Catharine Marguerite Beauchamp Waddell (9 January 1892 – 25 December 1972) was a British volunteer ambulance driver, writer and member of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY). She lost a leg but returned in the First World War and she then served again in the Second World War. She was awarded the French Croix de Guerre, the Belgian Médaille de la reine Élisabeth and the Polish Grand Cross of Merit (military class).
Catharine Washington | |
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| Born | Catharine Marguerite Beauchamp Waddell 9 January 1892 |
| Died | 25 December 1972 Heads Nook, Cumberland |
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Other names | Pat Waddell |
| Occupation(s) | volunteer ambulance driver and organiser |
| Known for | FANY nurse decorated in WWI and WWII |
| Spouse | Peter Washington |
| Children | two |
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