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Geraldine Hedges, Transport Officer in the Balkans, WW1
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Geraldine Hedges, Transport Officer in the Balkans, WW1
Geraldine Hedges, Chief Transport Officer in charge of the motor column for the Elsie Inglis unit of the Scottish Womens Hospital in the Balkans during the First World War. She had previously seen service on the Russo-Romanian front, and was forced to leave her post in Serbia due to repeated attacks of malaria. Date: 1918
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This evocative photograph captures Geraldine Hedges, a brave and determined woman who played a crucial role in the Scottish Women's Hospital unit in the Balkans during World War I. As the Chief Transport Officer, Hedges was in charge of the motor column, overseeing a fleet of ambulances that provided essential medical support to soldiers on the front lines. Born in Scotland, Hedges had already seen action on the Russo-Romanian front before being deployed to the Balkans. However, her tenure there was cut short due to repeated bouts of malaria, which forced her to leave her post in Serbia. Despite the challenges she faced, Hedges' dedication to helping those in need never wavered. In this image, Hedges is seen wearing her uniform with pride and confidence, her gaze steady and focused as she directs her team of drivers. The motor column of ambulances stretches out behind her, a testament to the vital work she oversaw. The photograph captures the intensity and importance of her role, as well as the resilience and determination of the women who served in the Scottish Women's Hospital unit during this critical time in history. Geraldine Hedges' story is a powerful reminder of the vital contributions made by women during the First World War, and the essential role they played in providing medical support and care to soldiers on the front lines. Her legacy continues to inspire and challenge us to recognize the important roles women have played, and continue to play, in shaping history.
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