Correspondence relating to Wilfrid Wanostrocht Giblin, 1915 Accession Number: AWM2017.6.303

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Correspondence relating to the the First World War service of Colonel Wilfrid Wanostrocht Giblin, Australian Army Medical Corps. This file consists of official messages, cables, memorandums, and letters compiled by Colonel Giblin whilst on active service at Gallipoli from 18 July 1915 to 26 December 1915. In this collection, Giblin describes the poor conditions facing officers and other ranks staffing Nos. 13 and 16 Australian Casualty Clearing Stations at Anzac, the lack of medical provisions, the need for more reinforcements, and the challenges of evacuating the sick and wounded from the Gallipoli Peninsula. A recommendation for special recognition of non-commissioned officers during military operations dating from 6 August 1915 to 10 August 1915 is also featured in this collection.

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Accession Number
AWM2017.6.303
Classification
Digitised Collection
Object Type
Papers
Physical Description
Image/s captured: 76
Date Made
1915
Place Made
Collection number
2DRL/1232
Whole/Part
File
Item Count
65
Credit Line
This item has been digitised under the Australian War Memorial’s digital preservation program.
Copying Provisions
Digital format and content protected by copyright.
Copyright
Copyright unknown

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