HICKS, Christina
Staff Nurse
AANS No1 Hospital Ship “Karoola” Born 20 March 1893 at Mount Torrens, SA Daughter of Armon HICKS and Eliza Ann nee SCADDEN Age 24 years Training Adelaide Hospital Enlisted 05 September 1917 Embarked 12 September 1917 per “Karoola” Transport duty from England to Australia per “Karoola” Returned to Australia 15 May 1918 per “Karoola” Appointment terminated 17 January 1919 Married Albert Roy YEO of Morgan, SA Died 15 December 1975 in SA Aged 83 years Buried Upper Murray Garden of Memory |
HICKSON, Hilda Evelyn
Sister
AANS Born 1890 at Burwood, Sydney, NSW Daughter of John Christopher HICKSON and Martha nee WATTS Of Manly, NSW Age 27 years Enlisted 10 May 1917 Embarked 09 June 1917 in Sydney per “Mooltan” Service in Salonika and England Promoted to Sister 12 July 1919 Embarked on a course of Domestic Economy from 12 May 1919 to 12 July 1919 Returned to Australia per “Benalla” 08 October 1919 On Duty Appointment Terminated 08 January 1920 Married Ross Flower DOYLE in 1926 Died 03 February 1970 in St. Leonards, NSW Late of Cronulla, NSW |
HIGGINS, Roselena
Staff Nurse/Sister
AANS Born Roselina HIGGINS 18 November 1879 at Morphett Vale, SA Daughter of John HIGGINS and Ellen nee JOYCE Age 35 Training North Adelaide Private Hospital Enlisted 20 July 1915 Embarked 23 July 1915 per “Kyarra” Transport duty from Suez to Australia per “Aeneus” Re-embarked “Karoola” for return Service in France Debility due to overwork and transferred to duty in England Returned to Australia 12 May 1918 Promoted to Sister 25 September 1918 Appointment terminated 22 February 1919 Died 02 November 1961 at St. Peters, SA Aged 81 years Resided Morphett Vale, SA Buried St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Morphett Vale, SA Read more here |
HIGGINSON, Coo Duncan
Sister
AANS
Born 1889 at Winton, Qld
Daughter of Frank Lascelles HIGGINSON and Harriet Thomson nee DUNCAN
Age 25
Training Geelong Hospital
Enlisted 23 July 1915
Embarked 11 September 1916 per “Osterley”
Transport duty to England and return to Australia per “Osterley”
Re-embarked 31 August 1917 per “Wiltshire”
Service in Salonika and England
Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Orsova”
Appointment terminated 20 November 1919
Did not marry
Died 1967 in Heidelberg, Vic.
AANS
Born 1889 at Winton, Qld
Daughter of Frank Lascelles HIGGINSON and Harriet Thomson nee DUNCAN
Age 25
Training Geelong Hospital
Enlisted 23 July 1915
Embarked 11 September 1916 per “Osterley”
Transport duty to England and return to Australia per “Osterley”
Re-embarked 31 August 1917 per “Wiltshire”
Service in Salonika and England
Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Orsova”
Appointment terminated 20 November 1919
Did not marry
Died 1967 in Heidelberg, Vic.
HIGGS, Esther Myrtle
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1888 at Bright, Vic.
Daughter of Henry Alfred HIGGS and Esther nee BARNETT
Age 28 years
Training Wangaratta Hospital
Enlisted 04 May 1917
Embarked 29 May 1917 per “Khiva”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 10 April 1919 per “Czar” then “Dongola” On Duty
Appointment terminated 02 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 06 May 1960 at Katoomba, NSW
Late of Katoomba NSW
AANS
Born 1888 at Bright, Vic.
Daughter of Henry Alfred HIGGS and Esther nee BARNETT
Age 28 years
Training Wangaratta Hospital
Enlisted 04 May 1917
Embarked 29 May 1917 per “Khiva”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 10 April 1919 per “Czar” then “Dongola” On Duty
Appointment terminated 02 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 06 May 1960 at Katoomba, NSW
Late of Katoomba NSW
HIGMAN, Naomi
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 03 October 1891 at Orange, NSW
Daughter of Edward Alfred HIGMAN and Ann Jane nee DOWNEY
Address Wondai, Qld
Trained at her mother's Private Hospital - Nurse Higman's Private Hosptial, Wondai, Qld
Age 27 years
Enlisted 07 October 1918 in Brisbane, Qld.
Embarked 14 October 1918 per “Wyreema” at Sydney
Disembarked Fremantle 11 December 1918
Duty at Quarantine Station
Appointment Terminated 23 April 1919 in Brisbane, Qld.
Did not marry
Died 13 July 1976 at Glen Pacific Private Hospital, Qld.
Late of Southport, Qld.
AANS
Born 03 October 1891 at Orange, NSW
Daughter of Edward Alfred HIGMAN and Ann Jane nee DOWNEY
Address Wondai, Qld
Trained at her mother's Private Hospital - Nurse Higman's Private Hosptial, Wondai, Qld
Age 27 years
Enlisted 07 October 1918 in Brisbane, Qld.
Embarked 14 October 1918 per “Wyreema” at Sydney
Disembarked Fremantle 11 December 1918
Duty at Quarantine Station
Appointment Terminated 23 April 1919 in Brisbane, Qld.
Did not marry
Died 13 July 1976 at Glen Pacific Private Hospital, Qld.
Late of Southport, Qld.
HILL, Lily
Principal Matron
AANS
AANS
Principal Matron, 3rd Military District.
Long before war was declared Miss L. Hill held a recognised position in the nursing world. She was selected as matron when the Australian Army Nursing Service was established about 12 years, ago. The unit comprised a lady superintendent, matron, and 24 sisters. In 1914, when Miss Bell, superintendent, left for the front, Miss Hill took charge and has had the responsibility of selecting nurses for active service ever, since. She interviews all the Victorian nurses who make application for army service. In the last two years she has selected about 320 nurses, for service abroad, and has interviewed about 1000. |
Miss Hill is a trainee of the Melbourne Hospital, and was a sister there for three years. Later she had charge of Dr. W. Moore's hospital. For the last four years she has been managing a private hospital of her own.
There is no dearth of army service nurses, the supply being far greater than the demand. At the present time there are more than 300 names on the official list waiting for the coveted call to military duty. It is said that some of the nurses, afraid of missing their chance of being selected for military service,are evading the ordinary engagements of their profession.
Some time ago the rank of the various sisters was designated by sleeve bands and stripes. Now badges have been substituted. A major is entitled to a crown badge; a matron wears three stars on her shoulder strap; a sister, two stars: and a staff sister, one star. Before the innovation a staff sister had no mark to indicate her professional rank.
The coat and skirt of grey material and neat felt hat now adopted by the military nurses is a marked improvement on the cloak and bonnet of the old-time nursing uniform.
Weekly Times Saturday 02 December 1916 page 13
There is no dearth of army service nurses, the supply being far greater than the demand. At the present time there are more than 300 names on the official list waiting for the coveted call to military duty. It is said that some of the nurses, afraid of missing their chance of being selected for military service,are evading the ordinary engagements of their profession.
Some time ago the rank of the various sisters was designated by sleeve bands and stripes. Now badges have been substituted. A major is entitled to a crown badge; a matron wears three stars on her shoulder strap; a sister, two stars: and a staff sister, one star. Before the innovation a staff sister had no mark to indicate her professional rank.
The coat and skirt of grey material and neat felt hat now adopted by the military nurses is a marked improvement on the cloak and bonnet of the old-time nursing uniform.
Weekly Times Saturday 02 December 1916 page 13
HILL, Nellie Frances
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1883 in NSW Daughter of Henry Todhunter HILL and Catherine Mary nee DURHAM Age 31 years Enlisted 24 November 1914 Embarked 25 November 1914 per “Kyarra” Transport duty Suez/England/Australia per “Star of England” & “Morea” Re-embarked “Morea” for England Promoted to Sister 12 December 1915 Extensive service on the field in France Returned to Australia 24 January 1919 per “Delta” On Duty Appointment terminated 07 May 1919 Did not marry Died 03 July 1967 in NSW |

Awarded Royal Red Cross (1st Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 15 September 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1372, position 3
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6840, position 1
"Good administrative ability. Excellent theatre work, also good Nursing work. Has been on a Surgical team for 5 months'
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 15 September 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1372, position 3
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6840, position 1
"Good administrative ability. Excellent theatre work, also good Nursing work. Has been on a Surgical team for 5 months'
HILLS, Agnes Florence
Staff Nurse
AANS
14th AGH
Born 1887 at Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
Daughter of Edward HILLS and Sarah (Lily) nee BOGGIE
Known as Florence by her family
Address “Rose” Hastings St., Marrickville, NSW
Age 28 years
Enlisted 09 September 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 per “Kaiser-I-Hind” at Sydney
Service in Egypt
Promoted to Sister 04 December 1917
Resigned Appointment 17 July 1918 due to Marriage
Married Captain Clement Wallington HARRIS 17 July 1918 in Port Said, Egypt
Returned to Australia per “Nestor” 26 December 1918 – Free Passage
Divorced in 1940
Died 29 October 1976 in NSW
Formerly of Chatswood, NSW
AANS
14th AGH
Born 1887 at Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
Daughter of Edward HILLS and Sarah (Lily) nee BOGGIE
Known as Florence by her family
Address “Rose” Hastings St., Marrickville, NSW
Age 28 years
Enlisted 09 September 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 per “Kaiser-I-Hind” at Sydney
Service in Egypt
Promoted to Sister 04 December 1917
Resigned Appointment 17 July 1918 due to Marriage
Married Captain Clement Wallington HARRIS 17 July 1918 in Port Said, Egypt
Returned to Australia per “Nestor” 26 December 1918 – Free Passage
Divorced in 1940
Died 29 October 1976 in NSW
Formerly of Chatswood, NSW
A Military Wedding.
Particulars of the marriage of the ex-Gundagai N.S.W. Bank boy, Clem Harris :— On July 17,at the Church of the Epiphany, Port Said,' Egypt, Capt. Clement Wallington Harris, 2nd LightHorse Brigade, was married to Sister Agnes Florence Hills, 14th Australian General Hospital, Cairo.
The bridegroom is the third son of Mr H. L. Harris, of Wermalong, Tumut, and the bride is the daughter of Mr W. Hills, Marrickville, Sydney. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. W.Hammond. The bride was given away by Major Geoff. H. L. Harris, and was attended by her cousin, Sister Joan Smith. Both bride and bridesmaid wore nurses' uniform. The best man was trooper G. T. H. Harris, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was hold at Marina Palace Hotel, where the guests were received by Miss Creal (Matron of the 14th General Hospital), and Major Harris. Later Captain and Mrs C. W. Harris left by train for Helouan, Egypt, where the honeymoon was spent. Captain Harris has since rejoined his regiment in Palestine .
The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate Thursday 26 September 1918 page 4
Particulars of the marriage of the ex-Gundagai N.S.W. Bank boy, Clem Harris :— On July 17,at the Church of the Epiphany, Port Said,' Egypt, Capt. Clement Wallington Harris, 2nd LightHorse Brigade, was married to Sister Agnes Florence Hills, 14th Australian General Hospital, Cairo.
The bridegroom is the third son of Mr H. L. Harris, of Wermalong, Tumut, and the bride is the daughter of Mr W. Hills, Marrickville, Sydney. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. W.Hammond. The bride was given away by Major Geoff. H. L. Harris, and was attended by her cousin, Sister Joan Smith. Both bride and bridesmaid wore nurses' uniform. The best man was trooper G. T. H. Harris, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was hold at Marina Palace Hotel, where the guests were received by Miss Creal (Matron of the 14th General Hospital), and Major Harris. Later Captain and Mrs C. W. Harris left by train for Helouan, Egypt, where the honeymoon was spent. Captain Harris has since rejoined his regiment in Palestine .
The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate Thursday 26 September 1918 page 4
HINTON, Muriel Grace
Sister
AANS
Born 1885 at Wagga Wagga, NSW
Daughter of William HINTON and Mary Grance nee BEENSON
Of Wagga Wagga NSW
Age 31 years
Enlisted 16 October 1916
Embarked 21 May 1917 at Sydney per “Kanowna”
Service in Egypt – Hospitals and 1st Field Ambulance Service
Promoted to Sister 21 April 1919
Returned to Australia per “Ulysses” 23 July 1919 On Duty
Appointment Terminated 19 September 1919
Did not marry
Died 23 October 1962 at Marrickville, NSW
Late of Chatswood, NSW
AANS
Born 1885 at Wagga Wagga, NSW
Daughter of William HINTON and Mary Grance nee BEENSON
Of Wagga Wagga NSW
Age 31 years
Enlisted 16 October 1916
Embarked 21 May 1917 at Sydney per “Kanowna”
Service in Egypt – Hospitals and 1st Field Ambulance Service
Promoted to Sister 21 April 1919
Returned to Australia per “Ulysses” 23 July 1919 On Duty
Appointment Terminated 19 September 1919
Did not marry
Died 23 October 1962 at Marrickville, NSW
Late of Chatswood, NSW

Mentioned in General Sir Edmund H H Allenby’s despatches 05 June 1919
Third Supplement London Gazette No 31383 dated 05 June 1919
For services rendered from 19 September 1918 to 31 January 1919
Promulgated in the Australian Gazette No 113, dated 06 October 1919
Third Supplement London Gazette No 31383 dated 05 June 1919
For services rendered from 19 September 1918 to 31 January 1919
Promulgated in the Australian Gazette No 113, dated 06 October 1919