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Katherine Stewart MacPhail

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Scottish physician (1887-1974)

United KingdomDoctorsLived 1887 to 1974 · aged 86
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Katherine Stewart MacPhail OBE was a Scottish surgeon. During World War I, she served as chief medical officer of two units of the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service. She cared for the wounded in Serbia, France, and the Thessaloniki Front.

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Anglo-Serbian Children's Hospital surgical wardAnglo-Serbian Children's Hospital surgical wardPostage stamp issued by Serbian Mail, 2015Postage stamp issued by Serbian Mail, 2015

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Member of the Order of the British Empire

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Katherine Stewart MacPhail OBE was a Scottish surgeon. During World War I, she served as chief medical officer of two units of the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service. She cared for the wounded in Serbia, France, and the Thessaloniki Front. In 1921, during her stay in Serbia, she founded the country's first children's hospital. While she is remembered as a national hero in Serbia, she was criticised by some for providing her expertise in Serbia rather than in her own country. Her honours include several medals, plaques, and a postage stamp.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1974 · aged 86
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