mhurst Posted 17 October , 2012 Share Posted 17 October , 2012 I know that in WW2 and in later conflicts infantrymen carried field dressings for emergency first aid, but what about in 1914? If not, how were they expected to stop the bleeding from bullet and shrapnel wounds on comrades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 17 October , 2012 Share Posted 17 October , 2012 The soldiers of the 14 18 war also carried 1st aid dressings in 1914 and later on iodine capsules too. The 02 Pattern infantry tunic had a special pocket located in the lower inner front skirt (right side). They were to be used by comrades on themselves and not for use on others. Each dressing package had two bandages contained inside. Regards TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 17 October , 2012 Share Posted 17 October , 2012 Melvin, Attached are photographs of various British WW1 Field Dressing packs. Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin spof Posted 17 October , 2012 Admin Share Posted 17 October , 2012 From the 2nd Rifle Brigade war diary 13.10.16 Coys at disposal of OC Coys. The MO gave a short lecture on "the use of the first Field Dressing" to each Company and the Lewis Gun Detachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhurst Posted 25 October , 2012 Author Share Posted 25 October , 2012 Many thanks for your contributions. I was sure that the soldiers of 1914 must have had some sort of dressings available, and now I have confirmation. Melvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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