discuss document export feedback print share Report a story Record Alice Eileen Newcombe Contributor Alexis Relationship Other Relative Date Posted 25 April 2015 Note Eileen (Tessa), my Aunt and Godmother, served for four and a half years overseas, in Egypt and Italy. She was able to meet up with her two youngest brothers, Eric (my father) and Verne, who were also serving in those theatres. Charge-Sister Newcombe (as she was), was one of six nurses selected from the Auckland District to attend the Victory Parade in London following the end of the war. Nursing friends remembered a vibrant and attractive woman who enjoyed riding horses during her leave. Your reason for reporting this contribution Your name Your email address Cancel