Evelyn Gertrude Brown, RRC & Bar (née Brooke; 13 September 1879 – 11 February 1962), usually known as Eva, was a New Zealand civilian and military nurse.
In August and September 1915 the Maheno made five visits to Anzac Cove, nursing wounded and sick soldiers in the heat of the summer.
[1][2] In 1917, Brooke was awarded the Royal Red Cross "In recognition of her nursing service in connection with the War."
In the 1919 King's Birthday Honours she was awarded the Bar "In recognition of her valuable service with the Armies in France and Flanders.
[6] In 2015, an image of Brooke appeared on a New Zealand postage stamp, part of a series commemorating the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign.