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Daughter of Patrick Alexander FOGARTY and Mary Ann Josephine nee GLEESON
Of 'Tequila' Doncaster Road, Balwyn, Melbourne, Vic.
Trained Royal Melbourne Hospital January 1908 to February 1911
Embarked for England 27 February 1915 at own expense per 'Ballarat' from Melbourne, Vic. - amount compensated in 1920
Arrived in London 18 April 1915
Appointed to QAIMNSR 22 May 1915
Served in Salonika at 49th and 43rd General Hospitals
Transferred from Dublin to Netley 19 January 1917
Report from Major at Dublin 
'I am directed to inform you that miss L.J. Fogarty, Sister, Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve was reported by the Matron (Farley) at Dublin to have 'lost all interest in her work, since her return from leave; to have neglected to look after the cleanliness and good order of her wards, loans, accidentals and equipment.  She resented her attention being called to these facts, and her attitude became hostile, her manner insubordinate, her influence and example in quarters and hospital very bad and subversive to discipline.'  In forwarding this report the Officer in charge recommended Miss Fogarty's transfer to another station, and expressed the opinion that Miss Fogarty's conduct was not conducive to discipline or harmony.  Miss Fogarty was, in accordance with this recommendation transferred to Netley on 16th January 1917.  In this Office letter of that date the rank of this lady was given in error as Staff Nurse, there was no intention of reducing Miss Fogarty in rank, this error would have been remedied at once had it been pointed out.  I am to request that the Matron of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, may be asked to furnish a report now on Miss L. Fogarty's suitability in all respects for retention in the Service, and for the rank of Sister.'
Report from Matron of Royal Victoria Hospital Netley 18 May 1917 -
'Miss L.J. Fogarty has worked under my personal observation since 21st January 1917.  She has had charge of two surgical wards (32 beds) under the supervision of a senior sister.  On first taking up her duties it was evident that she lacked experience in ward management, and had not a sufficient knowledge of the routine procedure in checking and replacing unserviceable articles of equipment etc., to enable her to carry out the duties of a Sister in charge of a division.  She has shown herself anxious to become efficient, and has kept her wards in good order, her professional work has been quite satisfactory, and her conduct exemplary.  Judging Miss Fogarty by her work and behaviour while serving at this station, she is suitable for retention in the Service, but I consider that she requires still further experience to fit her for the duties of a Senior Sister.'
Embarked for Salonika 08 March 1918
Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class 01 January 1919
Arrived at Sisters Convalescent Homes Bebek 13 December 1919 with 'ICT Thigh Right'
Embarked for UK 18 December 1919
Demobilised 06 January 1920
Resided South Infirmary & County Hospital, Co Cork, Ireland in January 1920 awaiting passage to Melbourne, Australia
Returned to Australia 20 March 1920 per 'Ormonde'
Died 29 May 1977 at Surrey Hills, Vic.
Aged 91 years
Resided Surrey Hills, Vic.
Late of RSL House, St. Kilda, Vic.

Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class
​01 January 1919