Mention of the over 25 rule reminded me that when I was planning to marry, I not only had to write a formal leIter to my station commander requesting permission to get married as I was under 25, I also had to write to Mrs TTN's (as she was to become) matron as she was a QARANC sister at the time and ask her permission as well. Of course her service was terminated the day she got married - no married QA sisters in those days.
Mind you until we started a family she always worked, as those were the days when a nurse/midwife could turn up at the local hospital, ask if there were any jobs going, and be asked if she could start Monday. Somewhat different now.