Rita Mary Bennetts
1893–1918 (age 25)
Biography
Rita Mary Bennetts was a nurse who dedicated her life to the care and healing of others during the early twentieth century. Her profession placed her among those who answered the call to service during a transformative period in medical history.
Bennetts's career in nursing represented the growing professionalization of healthcare in the early 1900s. She was buried in Trewellard, Cornwall, leaving behind a legacy of compassionate service to her community.