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Julia Massey

The career of a Naval nurse who served in the Falklands War

Captain Julia Massey worked for Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service over the course of three decades. She performed a vital role onboard the hospital ship, SS Uganda, during the Falklands conflict.

Photograph of Julia Massey (RNM)

Article highlights

• The career of a Naval nurse who served in the Falklands War

• Early career

• Preparing for service in the South Atlantic

• Nursing aboard a hospital ship

• After the Falklands