Red Cross Nurses - Boer War

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Red Cross Nurses - Boer War

South Australian red cross nurses, who went to South Africa with the colonial contingent. They worked during the Boer war (Oct 1899 ?? May1902). The Second Boer War, also known as the Boer War, Anglo-Boer War, or South African War, was fought between the British Empire and two independent Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa. The nurses are seen in traditional Victorian nurses uniforms. Date: circa 1900

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This evocative photograph captures a group of brave and dedicated Red Cross Nurses from South Australia, who answered the call to serve during the tumultuous period of the Boer War in South Africa. Dressed in their traditional Victorian nursing uniforms, adorned with the distinctive Red Cross symbol, these women embodied compassion and healing amidst the chaos and hardships of the battlefield. The Second Boer War, which lasted from October 1899 to May 1902, was a significant conflict between the British Empire and the independent Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa. These intrepid volunteers, hailing from the Commonwealth of Australia, traveled great distances to provide essential medical support to the British forces and civilians affected by the war. Their unwavering commitment to alleviating suffering and saving lives during this pivotal moment in history is a testament to their courage and compassion.

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