Arnos Vale War Memorial and Cemetery in Bristol - A Tribute to World War One Heroes
Explore the historic Arnos Vale War Memorial and Cemetery in Bristol, which serves as a poignant reminder of those who lost their lives during World War One. Discover the stories behind the memorial, including the mystery of Sister Eileen Mary O'Gorman, a brave Irish Roman Catholic nurse. Learn about the countries represented and ranks/abbreviations of individuals honored at this memorial.
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WORLD WAR ONE ARNOS VALE WAR MEMORIAL
Arnos Vale Cemetery I live next to Arnos Vale Cemetery in Bristol. All admittances to Southmead hospital, also in Bristol, that died in the first world war were buried in Arnos Vale. A memorial was built with the names of all who were buried in Arnos.
The memorial Countries represented: Great Britain and Northern Ireland Canada Australia Ireland
The mystery sister When I went to Arnos Vale I saw something different. There was only one woman buried there, Sister Eileen Mary O'Gorman. I did some research and found out that she was an Irish Roman Catholic nurse working for the TFNS. I also found a plaque commemorating her in St Anne s Cathedral in Belfast.
Ranks and abbreviations DRVR = driver SGT = sergeant BMDR = bombardier RFLM = rifle man WORKER = worker GNR = gunner SPR = sapper STKR = stoker TFNS = territorial force nursing service CPL = corporal PTE = private SEAMAN = sailor CQMS = company quarter master sergeant AIRMAN = pilot (they only started having planes for this war) L/CPL = lance corporal MAJ = major PENR = private engineer
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