Australia to Lemnos
Gallipoli to Lemnos
As war raged around her, Anne endured the heartache of loss, despair and illness whilst forming lifelong memories of travel, camaraderie and friendship. Anne wrote her personal thoughts, fears and first hand experiences by candle light, often huddled up in her long coat, gloves, and balaclava with her frost bitten toes curled underneath her. Following are some excerpts of her original diaries.
Anne Donnell’s collection – Soldiers sleeping on bank before erection of quarters August 1915 Lemnos
Anne Donnell’s collection – The first batch of Sisters of No. 3 to arrive at Lemnos August 1915, Matron Grace Wilson leading
The tent hospital presented new challenges for the nurses. They had to learn how to mend tears, re-hook walls, and manage guy ropes. And they were constantly at the mercy of the weather, with tents regularly blowing over. Photo Courtesy - AWM J01429
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