Catherine Black

Catherine Black, MBE, RRC, SRN (12 June 1878– 7 October 1949), also known as "Blackie", served in World War I and was the private nurse to King George V. Family and early life Catherine Black was born on 12 June 1878 in Ramelton, County Donegal in Ardeen House on the outskirts of the town. Her father was a linen draper with a prosperous shop in the town. Black went to Royal London Hospital to train as a nurse, and it was whilst there that she became friends with Edith Cavell. She died on 7 October 1949 in London. World War I service