Oral history interview with Janet Basso

Title Oral history interview with Janet Basso, 2022

Interview date 16/06/2022

Interview location Museum of the Order of St John, London

Interview length 01:25:23

Interview reference ARC2023/011/027

Interview summary

Janet (JB) joined St John as one of the last Juniors, then as a Cadet JB talks about her Cadet uniform and its changes over time. JB describes weekly games, and the variety of courses she undertook. She talks about Cadet camp and opportunities to meet other Cadets. JB talks about taking part in competitions, and duties, going on to describe an award she received for her commitment to her duties. JB talks about putting her first aid training into practice and attending real life first aid situations. JB talks about attending big memorable events and celebrations in London.

Starting year: 1985

Starting Division/Unit: Malden and Coombe Nursing Cadets, London

Accompanying records: Accompanying Janet’s oral history interview are photographs of Janet as a uniformed Cadet.

Last updated: SD 30/03/2023

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