Mary Chomley

Mary Chomley
Portrait of a woman, bust, facing to her left with head turned to front, wearing military uniform and hat.
Mary Chomley, 1918
Born
Mary Elizabeth Maude Chomley

(1871-07-29)29 July 1871
Died21 July 1960(1960-07-21) (aged 88)
OrganizationAustralian Red Cross

Mary Elizabeth Maude Chomley OBE (29 July 1871 – 21 July 1960) was a charity worker, arts patron and feminist. She was secretary of the Prisoners of War branch of the Australian Red Cross based in London during World War I. She coordinated a team of volunteers who facilitated communication with Australian prisoners of war, and their families back home. The prisoners referred to her as an 'angel' and considered her a lifeline providing them with the essential material aid, and communication required to survive.


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