What was Nancy Grace Augusta Wake's nickname?
Q: What was Nancy Grace Augusta Wake's nickname?
A: Nancy Grace Augusta Wake was known as the "White Mouse".
Q: What novel is based on her life?
A: A novel by Sebastian Faulks called Charlotte Gray is based on her life.
Q: Who starred in the movie adaptation of this novel?
A: Cate Blanchett starred in the movie adaptation of Charlotte Gray.
Q: Where was Nancy born?
A: Nancy was born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1912.
Q: How did she become involved with the French Resistance during WWII?
A: In April 1944, Nancy was parachuted into France to work with the French Resistance before the D-Day landings.
Q: What medals did she receive for bravery during WWII?
A: She received several important medals for bravery including the British George Medal, the French Croix de Guerre (on three occasions), the Médaille de la Résistance and she was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. The Americans gave her the Medal of Freedom. In 2004 Australia made her a Companion of the Order of Australia.
Q: How did she respond when offered a medal from Australia?
A: When offered a medal from Australia, she said they could "stick their medals where the monkey sticks his nuts".
