Sister Clare Deacon MM (13 March 1891—7 August 1952) was an Australian nurse who was among the first women to receive the Military Medal for bravery during the First World War.

[6] It was reported that during the enemy air raid, despite being off-duty at the time, Deacon refused to leave and continued to treat patients.

They realised the awards for "conspicuous bravery at the front" were genuine after receiving official notification and an unofficial presentation from Sir William Birdwood.

It was more common for army nurses to receive the Royal Red Cross, as the Military Medal was only awarded to those who displayed bravery under fire.

In April 1918, she was guest of honour at the Mayor's Court-room in Hobart Town Hall along with 21 soldiers, where she was presented with a silver brooch.

[3][13] Deacon died of meningitis on 7 August 1952 in Crows Nest, New South Wales, a few weeks after visiting her relatives on the North-West coast.