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Edna Nell Doig was born on 21 June, 1915 in West End, Queensland, is an Australian army matron-in-chief (1915–1988). Discover Edna Nell Doig's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
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nurse, matron-in-chief |
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73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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21 June, 1915 |
| Birthday |
21 June |
| Birthplace |
West End, Queensland |
| Date of death |
24 November, 1988 |
| Died Place |
Manly, Queensland |
| Nationality |
Australia
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Edna Nell Doig Height, Weight & Measurements
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She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Edna Nell Doig Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Edna Nell Doig worth at the age of 73 years old? Edna Nell Doig’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Australia. We have estimated Edna Nell Doig's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Edna Nell Doig, (21 June 1915 – 24 November 1988) was an Australian army matron-in-chief.
Doig was born on 21 June 1915 at West End, Queensland.
She won a scholarship for her high school education at All Hallows' School and completed the Junior Public examination with first class passes in four of her five subjects.
She completed her nursing training at Brisbane General Hospital in 1937.
In December 1939 Doig joined the Australian Army Nursing Service as a staff nurse.
She served in the 2/3rd Australian General Hospital (AGH) at Godalming, Surrey, before being transferred to the 2/2nd AGH in Egypt, where she was promoted to sister.
In March 1942 she returned to Australia where she was appointed lieutenant, then captain, both in 1943.
From September to November 1945 Doig was part of the 2/14th AGH that cared for the Australian prisoners of war released from camps in Malaya prior to their repatriation.
Doig spent 1946 to 1949 as deputy-matron of the 130th AGH in Japan.
Returning to Australia, she transferred to the Army Reserve in April 1949 and settled in Melbourne.
There she undertook midwifery training at the Women's Hospital and worked at the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg.
In 1953 Doig was promoted to major in the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps.
In the 1953 Queen's Birthday Honours, Doig was made an Associate of the Royal Red Cross (ARRC).
She was decorated with the award by Queen Elizabeth II at Government House, Sydney on 6 February 1954.
She became matron-in-chief and director of the Army Nursing Service on 23 May 1961, succeeding Ethel Jessie Bowe who had just died.
She was then promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1963.
Doig received the Royal Red Cross (1st Class) (Imperial) in the 1963 New Year Honours for her service in the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps.
Doig toured South Vietnam in 1969.
She received the medal from Lady Hasluck, in her role of President of the National Red Cross, in Melbourne.
Doig retired as Colonel on 21 June 1970.
Edna Nell Doig died on 24 November 1988 at Manly, Queensland and was cremated.
