About Nancy Geddes Poole Nancy Geddes Poole is a prominent member of the London and southwestern Ontario arts community and the author or editor of several books. She holds an Honourary Doctorate of Laws. Books by Nancy Geddes Poole Battle for Life The History of No. 10 Canadian Stationary Hospital and No. 10 Canadian General Hospital in Two World Wars by (author) A.M. Jack Hyatt & Nancy Geddes Poole