Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Assistant Night Nurse

Unit:

City Hospital, Exeter (City Hospital, Exeter)

Awarded on:

October 9th, 1942

Citation:
"During an air raid incendiary bombs were dropped on the Hospital, and big fires broke out.
Mrs. Knee behaved with great courage and fortitude throughout the raid. She remained on the first floor rescuing patients until the fire and smoke were almost unbearable, and the roof and floor above were on the point of collapse. She only left the ward when ordered to come out while it was still possible. Her heroism was outstanding and at the risk of her life saved many lives.
Nurses Britt and Walker were on duty in another part of the hospital fighting fires. They worked splendidly in the face of the rapidly spreading flames, and their exceptional coolness and courage gave the patients confidence. Had it not been for their immediate response to' the arduous duty imposed upon them many lives would have been lost."

Decoration received for an act performed together with Mrs Walker (Mary Anne Dorothy Walker - BEM) and Mrs. Britt (Mary Megan - BEM).