Blog (Second World War) - NMD Museums

Born in Tralee, County Kerry, in 1851, Elise Sandes dedicated an astonishing sixty-six years of her life to supporting ordinary, often impoverished military servicemen. Driven by a deep evangelical faith and a profound compassion for young recruits facing the brutal realities of 19th-century military life, she created a network of safe spaces that earned her recognition as a champion for ordinary soldiers.

As 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Remembrance Day will be an important time to reflect on the contributions made by local people to the war effort.