Ellen Musson - TFNS

TFNS

Musson joined the Territorial Force Nursing Service (TFNS) when it was established in 1908, and served as Principal Matron from 1915-18. The TFNS was the nursing wing of the Territorial Army, it consisted of civilian nurses who would provide a reserve of trained nurses for the army, in the event of war. Under the organisation of the TFNS, the country was divided into six regions, and Musson was appointed one of the two matrons for the Birmingham Region. Like other matrons in the TFNS, she encouraged her nurses to join.

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