Australian adventurer and WWI ambulance driver (1885–1958)
"Olive King" redirects here. Not to be confused with Oliver King.
Olive May Kelso King
Olive Kelso King from a 1920 newspaper
Born
(1885-06-30)June 30, 1885
Sydney, Australia
Died
November 1, 1958(1958-11-01) (aged 73)
Melbourne, Australia
Occupation(s)
Ambulance driver; volunteer; aircraft examiner
Years active
1914-1944
Employer(s)
Scottish Women's Hospitals; Serbian Army; Girl Guides Australia; de Havilland Aircraft
Known for
Work in Serbia during and after World War I
Awards
Silver Medal for Bravery Gold Medal for Zealous Conduct Samaritan Cross Order of St. Sava Silver Fish Award
Olive May Kelso King (30 June 1885 – 1 November 1958) was an Australian adventurer and mountain climber. During World War I she drove ambulances for the Scottish Women's Hospitals and later the Serbian Army.[1][2] In the final stages of the war she raised money and set up mobile canteens to help feed the Serbian people.[1] In all, she was awarded four medals by the Serbian government for her work during the war.[1][2] After World War I, King held a senior volunteer position with Girl Guides Australia. During World War II, she worked as an examiner at the Havilland Aircraft factory.[1][2]
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