I am looking for any information regarding the ARP in West Runton Norfolk, any documentation or photos, I am researching a Lady named Marion Sabine Barwell a retired nurse who joined the West Runton ARP in 1939 and taught and organised the first aid. I know such items are scarce but its worth a try. Thanks Tim
Hi, Tim. I can’t find anything about W Runton ARP, at the moment. It appears that Marion was a bit more than a retired nurse. Marion Sabine Barwell born July 1866 Norwich. 1911. Aged 45, she was a Hospital Matron at Deneside, General Hospital, Gt Yarmouth. So in 1939 she must have been 73. Still on nurses register, 1943. Died a Spinster, at Elcot house, Cromer rd, Sheringham on 7th March 1950. Marion Sabine Barwell - WW1 Memorial and Life Story First name(s) Marion Sabine Last name. Barwell Year1914-20 Rank. Assistant Matron Regiment. General Hospital http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D6066823 British Army Medal Index Cards, 1914-1920 Archive reference WO372/23 Archive reference description Women's Services, Distinguished Conduct Medals and Military Medals Record set. Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards
Yes all correct, she was 73 when she joined the ARP in 1939 a truly remarkable lady, her nursing career began back in the late 1890s, served during the Boer War and WW1 , full medal entitlement RRC 1st class, QSA, KSA. 1914 star, silver war medal, victory medal MID, my thoughts are did she serve 3 years in the ARP ? to then include a defence medal to her entitlement. I am lucky enough to have her medals and am delighted to have them.
