Louisa Jordan
Scottish nurse and First World War heroine
Louisa Jordan (1878 – 1915) was a Scottish nurse who served with distinction during the First World War. She is remembered for her dedication and sacrifice while working with the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service in Serbia.
Early Life
Louisa Jordan was born in 1878 in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland. She was the daughter of Henry Jordan, a spirit salesman, and Helen Jordan. Louisa was one of eleven children in the family. She pursued a career in nursing, training at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Career
After completing her training, Louisa worked as a nurse in various hospitals in Scotland. Her commitment to nursing and her skills were well recognized by her peers and superiors.
First World War Service
With the outbreak of the First World War, Louisa Jordan volunteered to serve with the Scottish Women's Hospitals for Foreign Service, an organization founded by Dr. Elsie Inglis to provide medical assistance to allied troops. In December 1914, she was deployed to Serbia, where she worked in a field hospital.
In Serbia, Louisa Jordan faced challenging conditions, including a lack of medical supplies and the threat of infectious diseases. Despite these hardships, she remained dedicated to her work, providing care to soldiers and civilians alike.
Death and Legacy
In 1915, a typhus epidemic broke out in Serbia, claiming the lives of many, including Louisa Jordan. She contracted the disease while caring for patients and died on 6 March 1915. Her sacrifice was widely recognized, and she was honored posthumously for her bravery and dedication.
Louisa Jordan's legacy continues to be remembered in Scotland and Serbia. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a temporary hospital in Glasgow was named the NHS Louisa Jordan in her honor, highlighting her enduring impact on the field of nursing and her inspirational story of service.
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