Military Nurses Association of Canada

L’Association des infirmières et infirmiers militaires du Canada
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Duty · Honour · Compassion
Devoir · Honneur · Compassion
In Memoriam
Nursing Sister Lieutenant (Ret'd) Ida Lillian Crocker
29 June 1920 – 7 June 2026
Second World War Veteran • Nursing Sister • Friend • Mentor

Honour service. Share stories. Preserve our legacy.

Welcome to the Military Nurses Association of Canada (MNAC) — a national community where Canada’s military nurses, past and present, come together to honour service, share our stories, and preserve the legacy we carry forward.

Bienvenue à l’Association des infirmières et infirmiers militaires du Canada (AIIMC) — une communauté nationale où les infirmières et infirmiers militaires, anciens et actuels, se réunissent pour honorer le service, partager leurs histoires et préserver un héritage durable.

Voices of Service
I was in Perugia, Italy in No. 14 General Hospital. I enjoyed it very much. The hours were long, but we never made complaints about a 12 hour day. It was a satisfaction to see people get better. I think that was the nicest part of it.
Ida Crocker Nursing Sister Lieutenant – Ottawa Unit
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