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The RCMSA is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting Canada’s military medical services and members – past, present and future.
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It’s time for another CFHS #TriviaTuesday! This week’s theme looks back at the Second World War and the role that women played in military medicine. ![]()
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During the First World War, women could volunteer to serve with the Canadian Expeditionary Force as nursing sisters to help treat ill and injured members. Their nickname “Blue Birds” came from their blue uniforms paired with white veils.![]()
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During the Second World War, in addition to those serving as nursing sisters, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was permitted to recruit 14 women for medical officer positions, one of whom was Jean Flatt Davey. Dr. Davey became the first women physician to receive an officer’s commission and was appointed to the medical branch of the RCAF Women’s Division.![]()
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By the end of the Second World War, women physicians and nurses were serving in the air force, army and navy medical branches. 👏![]()
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QUESTION: What year did Dr. Jean Flatt Davey make history and earn her officer’s commission?![]()
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A.) 1939![]()
B.) 1940![]()
C.) 1941![]()
D.) 1942![]()
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Comment your answer below and check back in 24 hours to see if you were correct!
As we are rapidly approaching the 2024 festive season we are looking for contemporary photos of RCMS members celebrating Christmas, particularly on deployment - send photos to secretariat@royalcdnmedicialsvc.ca