Thunder Bay in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Col. Elizabeth Smellie 1884-1968
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017
1. Col. Elizabeth Smellie Marker
This celebrated Canadian army nurse and public health authority was born in Port Arthur. In 1909 "Beth" Smellie became night supervisor at McKellar General Hospital. Joining the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in 1915, she served in France and England. Elizabeth Smellie was demobilized in 1920 and three years later became Chief Superintendent of the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada. She re-entered the army in 1940 and a year later supervised the organization of the Canadian Women's Army Corps. The first woman to attain the rank of Colonel in Canada's Armed Forces, Col. Smellie achieved many honours, including Commander of the British Empire and the Royal Red Cross Medal. After World War II she returned to the V.O.N., and retired in 1947.
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, World I • War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 22, 1884.
Location. 48° 26.215′ N, 89° 13.589′ W. Marker is in Thunder
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ontario and specifically in Northwest Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, in the Great North Woods, on Lake Superiors North Shore, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hogarth Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); The Major Christopher Patrick John O'Kelly, VC Armoury (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Port Arthur Cenotaph (about 90 meters away); Trinity Centennial (about 120 meters
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017
2. Wideview of Col. Elizabeth Smellie Marker
Also see . . . Wikipedia - Elizabeth Smellie. (Submitted on August 14, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
