Possible #story of #rescue and gallantry for Zooniverse .

Private T Richardson 98760 – 4 Cavalry Field Ambulance. Awarded the military medal for gallantry. He was on duty for 52 hours between 26/27/28 Nov 1917 in Bourlon Wood, November 1917. Although gassed, he volunteered for duty and helped to carry a wounded man over 4 kilometres under heavy shell fire. His gallantry and devotion to duty was a splendid example to all ranks.
http://talk.operationwardiary.org/#/subjects/AWD0000wg6 Page 292 and page 293 Link: http://talk.operationwardiary.org/#/subjects/AWD0000wdo

Many Images for Bourlon Wood November 1917- In connection with this story and rescue:- https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1DSGL_enGB426GB426&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8 #q=bourlon wood
These images on the above link for Bourlon Wood are well worth viewing.

Posted September 16, 2015 10:18 PM

by ral104 moderator, scientist

Thanks, Marie. Very interesting images and, as you say, quite an incredible story.

Posted September 17, 2015 12:33 PM

by marie.eklidvirginmedia.com

Possible #story #dailyzoo - Railway Accident at Leerbeek, Belgium – 19th November 1918. 7th Cavalry Field Ambulance Assisting.

A Belgian motor cyclist reported a civilian railway smash at Leerbeek, Belgium on 19th November 1918. Captain Thomson, (RAMC) 7 Cavalry Field Ambulance with medical personnel and transport went to Leerbeek Village. He reported the railway smash resulted from the engine jumping the rails on a curve, leading carriages smashed to matchwood, ensuing carriages telescoped. The Injured numbered approximately 40, including a Belgian Officer and 4 repatriated Italian Prisoners of War. On the arrival of Captain Thomson, all the injured had been placed in station building and civilian houses. This work of clearance had been done by troops of Captain Beles’ Squadron 17th Lancers. Injuries chiefly fractures lower limbs, 4 cases fractured femurs.

Captain Thomson and party received valuable assistance in treating injured from troops of 17 Lancers and Captain Hill. Some assistance was latterly received from French and Belgian doctors and medical personnel. Captain Thomson asked the Stationmaster at Leerbeek for 2 special carriages to clear remaining cases. This Request was complied with. Link: http://talk.operationwardiary.org/#/subjects/AWD0001tu4

Posted October 16, 2015 8:35 PM

by cyngast moderator

Wow! What a story!

Posted October 16, 2015 9:40 PM