Experiences of Sister Peal

DURING JUNE OF 1918 SISTER PEARL CORKHILL WAS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TO THE 38TH BRITISH CASUALTY CLEARLY STATION ALSO KNOW AS THE 38BCCS. ONE NIGHT DURING JULY OF 1918, WHEN PEARL WAS ON DUTY AND IN CHARGE OF THE HOSPITAL, THE 38BCCS WAS UNDER ATTACK DURING AN ENEMY AIR RAID.

ONE OF THE BOMBS THAT WERE DROPPED DESTROYED THE STERILISING ROOM AND THE OTHER BOMBS THAT FELL LANDED IN THE CAMP. DURING ALL THIS COMMOTION SISTER PEARL WAS ABLE TO STAY CALM AND CONTINUED TO TAKE CARE OF HER PATIENTS, IGNORING THE WARNING TO TAKE SHELTER. THIS IS HOW SHE WAS AWARDED WITH THE MILITARY MEDAL FOR HER COURAGE, BRAVERY AND DEVOTION.