Ruth Herrick

Hermione Ruth Herrick (19 January 1889 – 21 January 1983) was a New Zealand Girl Guide leader and women's naval administrator. She was born in Ruataniwha, Central Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, on 19 January 1889.

In the 1946 New Year Honours, Herrick was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. She was awarded the Silver Fish in 1949 and in 1962 she was promoted to Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her services to youth.