Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), Friday 24 July 1953, page 4


UNIQUE

TRIBUTE

TO MATRON

MELBOURNE. - A

unique tribute was paid yesterday to the war-time matron - in -chief of the Australian Army Nursing Service, Miss Grace Margaret Wilson.

She was made the first woman life member of the Returned Service-men's League.

Miss Wilson was cheered by the 300 men at the annual Victorian R.S.L. conference as tears ran down her cheeks.

Miss Wilson has the C.B.E., the Royal Red Cross and the Florence Nightingale Medal.