Ethel Hanrahan | |
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 Hanrahan in 1940 prior to embarking with 2nd AIF | |
| Nickname(s) | "Billie" |
| Born | 6 May 1909 Longreach, Queensland |
| Died | 17 August 1981 (aged 72) Southport, Queensland |
| Allegiance | Australian |
| Service | Second Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1947 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Service number | QX6107 |
| Unit | Australian Army Nursing Service |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
Lieutenant Colonel Ethel Frances Hanrahan, OBE (6 May 1909 – 17 August 1981) was an Australian Army nurse who served in England and the Middle East during the Second World War. For her services in the Middle East, she was mentioned in despatches twice for gallant and distinguished services. In February 1947, she was appointed the first matron at the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg.