She was English born
And served as an agent for the SOE
In May 1943 “Violette”
Was overcome by fatigue
And collapsed while at the radio.
She was diagnosed with Meningitis
And sent to Hospital in Romorantin
But died shortly after
Being given a lumbar puncture,
For her dedicated conduct
She was posthumously Mentioned in Despatches,
Her name is recorded on the FANY memorial
At St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
And on the Valençay SOE Memorial “Roll of Honour”
In the French town of Valençay.
As well as the war memorial
At the Lycee Francais in Kensington.
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