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Croix de guerre 1914–1918
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Honoria Somerville Keer
1883-12-26 – 1969-03-20
Life & Legacy
Honoria Somerville Keer (26 December 1883 – 20 March 1969) was a British surgeon during World War I, where she served as a medical officer with the Girton and Newnham Unit of the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service, which offered volunteer opportunities for medical women, who were prohibited at the time from serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps. She was honoured by France and Serbia for her services.
Occupation & Career
surgeon, physician
Education
University of Glasgow
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Croix de guerre 1914–1918; Order of St. Sava
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Croix de guerre 1914–1918 · Order of St. Sava
Employer
Royal Voluntary Service · Scottish Women's Hospitals
Education & Institutions
University of Glasgow
Verified Legacy Record
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Order of St. Sava
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4793886 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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