Robert Rytir Posted 5 February , 2018 Share Posted 5 February , 2018 I am trying to find out if field medics in the ALH or other AIF units if the Medic had a special over the shoulder bag for there commonly used items and if so was it marked with a Red Cross or ddid they just use a standard bag?? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Rytir Posted 5 February , 2018 Author Share Posted 5 February , 2018 Thanks for your reply , did the SB carry any thing else like medical tools or iodine ect ect? Also is there a reference book out there that explains and shows what was carried by SB and other medical staff? Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddell Posted 5 February , 2018 Share Posted 5 February , 2018 Rob, This site has an image of a Light Horse medics uniform from WW1 displaying a 'medical haversack' worn over the shoulder for carrying bandages and the like. Unfortunately the bag is not shown clearly in the image (about half way down the page)- http://australianmilitarymedicalcollective.weebly.com/ww1.html The mannequin is also wearing a large leather medical pouch and larger medical water bottle according to the description. There do not seem to be contact details for that site. There is an image from the AWM of AAMC reinforcements leaving Melbourne in February 1917 clearly wearing those pouches. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Rytir Posted 5 February , 2018 Author Share Posted 5 February , 2018 Thanks mate as i have not seen that site before very informative , do you know of any sites that shows what they used ?? As I collect in the medical field and have an O/R's LH tunic and some equipment and some groups , but its hard finding any info . Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddell Posted 6 February , 2018 Share Posted 6 February , 2018 3 hours ago, Robert Rytir said: Thanks mate as i have not seen that site before very informative , do you know of any sites that shows what they used ?? As I collect in the medical field and have an O/R's LH tunic and some equipment and some groups , but its hard finding any info . Not aware of any sites Rob. Stephen Chambers 'Uniforms & Equipment of the British Army in World War 1' has ten pages of photographs of RAMC soldiers and their equipment, including an image of the satchel as used by a RE medic, but nothing dedicated to AAMC. Will let you know if I come across anything, I have researched a few AAMC men. A very specific area you are collecting there. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Rytir Posted 6 February , 2018 Author Share Posted 6 February , 2018 13 minutes ago, Waddell said: Not aware of any sites Rob. Stephen Chambers 'Uniforms & Equipment of the British Army in World War 1' has ten pages of photographs of RAMC soldiers and their equipment, including an image of the satchel as used by a RE medic, but nothing dedicated to AAMC. Will let you know if I come across anything, I have researched a few AAMC men. A very specific area you are collecting there. Scott Yes I have that book and yep a very specific as I have done AFC and other specialised areas but have not done medics an as i have a few items I thought I would have a go and see whats out there LOL No relation to HIGGINSON John Bingham Major ? Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddell Posted 6 February , 2018 Share Posted 6 February , 2018 8 hours ago, Robert Rytir said: No relation to HIGGINSON John Bingham Major ? Thanks Rob No Rob. Higginsons were from Sheffield. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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