War Diaries Talk

C.C.S.

  • erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be by erik.schaubroeckscarlet.be

    Should a Casual Clearing Station be treated as a "Other" unit? The N°3 CCS being at Poperinghe.

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  • marie.eklidvirginmedia.com by marie.eklidvirginmedia.com

    I think I would say yes to that one.
    Erik here is some information for you:

    The Casualty Clearing Station was part of the casualty evacuation chain, further back from the front line than the Aid Posts and Field Ambulances. It was manned by troops of the Royal Army Medical Corps, with attached Royal Engineers and men of the Army Service Corps. The job of the CCS was to treat a man sufficiently for his return to duty or, in most cases, to enable him to be evacuated to a Base Hospital. It was not a place for a long-term stay. See link: http://www.1914-1918.net/ccs.htm

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  • cyngast by cyngast moderator

    I have always tagged them that way, as long as they have a number like the one on this diary page. If it just says CCS, I don't tag it.

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