The Story of British V.A.D. Work in the Great War |
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Page 53
... troops who were being brought to Southampton and stationed on the Common in tents for one night before their departure to France , were very badly wanting a canteen where they could obtain a hot drink and some food , free of charge ...
... troops who were being brought to Southampton and stationed on the Common in tents for one night before their departure to France , were very badly wanting a canteen where they could obtain a hot drink and some food , free of charge ...
Page 169
... troops and acted as guides to them . They gave First Aid to any number of wounded military and civilians , and they carried the wounded from under fire to places of safety . They provided food for the soldiers in the trenches on the ...
... troops and acted as guides to them . They gave First Aid to any number of wounded military and civilians , and they carried the wounded from under fire to places of safety . They provided food for the soldiers in the trenches on the ...
Page 272
... troop train . We were very used to having the Indian troops show their anxiety to shake hands with us , but this man excitedly pointed to my arm badge and made unin- telligible remarks . It suddenly dawned upon me that t he recognized ...
... troop train . We were very used to having the Indian troops show their anxiety to shake hands with us , but this man excitedly pointed to my arm badge and made unin- telligible remarks . It suddenly dawned upon me that t he recognized ...
Contents
CHAP PAGE | 9 |
HISTORY OF THE V A D MOVEMENT | 20 |
THE BOMBARDMENT OF A V A D HOSPITAL | 80 |
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