First Aid Nursing Yeomanry
First Aid Nursing Yeomanry
The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY) (Template:IPA-en), is an independent all-female voluntary organization providing rapid response teams to support civil and military authorities in times of crisis. The organization was established in 1907 and has a rich history of service during both World Wars.
Etymology
The term "First Aid Nursing Yeomanry" is derived from its original purpose and structure. "First Aid" refers to the initial medical assistance provided to casualties, "Nursing" denotes the care and treatment of the sick or injured, and "Yeomanry" is a British term traditionally used for a volunteer cavalry force.
History
The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry was founded by Captain Edward Baker in 1907. The organization was initially formed as a link between front-line fighting units and the field hospitals. During the First World War, FANY ran field hospitals, drove ambulances, and set up rest stations for soldiers. In Second World War, they served in a variety of roles including as coders and decoders of secret military information.
Related Terms
- Field Hospital: A mobile medical facility or a temporary medical center in a combat zone.
- Ambulance: A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
- World War I: A major global conflict taking place from 1914 to 1918.
- World War II: A major global conflict taking place from 1939 to 1945.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on First Aid Nursing Yeomanry
- Wikipedia's article - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry
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