This story is concerned with the evolution of military nursing in the context of religion, war and medical science. In a sense it grew out of civilian nursing but in later years the two branches of the profession grew side by side, each gaining from the other. Nursing is one of the oldest activities of mankind, for the care of the sick, the nourishment of the young and the welfare of the older members of society have always been of concern to the family and to particular individuals and groups in society. Queensland nurses will continue to make a valuable contribution to the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps in the decades ahead, wherever the call of duty may lead them.