michaeldr Posted 22 August , 2018 Share Posted 22 August , 2018 Has anyone done any research on this unit: No.24 Casualty Clearing Station? I'm interested in its time time on Lemnos when I believe it acted as a Convalescent Depot on the eastern side of Mudros Harbour (seen on this sketch map near the community of Mudros - https://www.strongspace.com/pacific/public/TTL/mapdata/Lemnos-A.G.Butler-p334.png ) The following is from the Medical History of the War – Vol.IV: Operations on the Gallipoli Peninsula p.40 The development of the medical services on shore at Mudros progressed more satisfactorily than those at sea. New sites for hospitals were taken up on the western shore of Mudros Harbour, and the hospital, accommodation on the island was greatly increased. At Mudros East the two British (Nos.15 and 16) and the two Australian (Nos.1 & 2*) Stationary Hospitals, No.24 CCS and No.5 Base Depot of Medical Stores, had been opened since the end of May and beginning of June. (* Australian Stat. Hosp. No.2 was later transferred to the Western side of Mudros Harbour and Australian Stat. Hosp. No.1 transferred from Mudros to Anzac in November1915) p.41 The hospital accommodation at Mudros East was in three stationary hospitals together with one casualty clearing station as a convalescent depot (my emphasis) It would be useful to know the dates when it was set up on this site and when it closed Thanks for your interest and any help with this Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEW Posted 22 August , 2018 Share Posted 22 August , 2018 Page 36? of Medical History of the War – Vol.IV: Operations on the Gallipoli Peninsula TEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 22 August , 2018 Author Share Posted 22 August , 2018 (edited) Very grateful TEW, thanks Michael edit to add for the record “Between the 25th and 29th May three more casualty clearing stations, Nos. 24, 25 and 26 arrived at Mudros from England. They were employed for a time in staffing the mine sweepers and for temporary duty on shore on the Peninsula, but all three were landed at Mudros between the 20th and 22nd June. No. 24 CCS formed a large convalescent depot there till the end of the campaign.” Edited 22 August , 2018 by michaeldr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantwo Posted 22 August , 2018 Share Posted 22 August , 2018 Hi Michael The 24th CCS War Diary has: 22nd 23rd & 24th May At sea arrived Lemnos morning of 24th 25th May Unloading equipment 26th May Landed at Australian Pier MUDROS. Camp pitched 7th July Sick transferred to Lowland CCS. Received orders to form convalescent camp and draw equipment up to 1000 cases. 8th July New camp ground found unsuitable for the purpose intended: ie convalescent depot. DDMS interviewed and a new site selection some two miles distant from Mudros. 9th July Camp being laid out and equipment being moved. 10th July Pitching camp and transferring equipment. 11th July Still preparing camp. Officers moved into camp. 12th July One section of camp completed capable of accommodating 500 but owing to paucity of equipment at the ordnance the maximum number we can deal with at present is 300. The question has been referred to the DD of MS. Lieutenant Steinberg proceeded to No.15 Stationary Hospital to be attached to that unit. 13th July Received first batch of convalescents today. LH F Amb 17, RND 13. Hope that helps. Kind regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantwo Posted 22 August , 2018 Share Posted 22 August , 2018 Sorry Michael you also asked when it closed. The relevant parts of the same diary has: 14th Jan 1916 136 Men in camp. 32 to Class A. Telephone message received from ADMS to be ready to embark on Keldonan Castle. [sic] 17th Jan 98 men in camp; 89 transferred to base; 9 to Class A. Rev. Cole Hamilton C of E embarked on Mauritania. Rev. Humphrey rejoined from Mauritania. Sergeant [?] embarked on Mauritania. Privates Nicholson and Omerod transferred to base. 18th Jan Commenced transport of equipment to lighter at Australian Pier. Rev Bidwood C of E ordered to 18th Stationary Hospital. 19th Jan Remaining cases discharged. Arrived on Keldonan Castle at 5pm. Rev. Garnier C of E attached. Strength of unit 11 Officers, 113 other ranks. 20th Jan All equipment on board at 1.30pm 21st Jan Left Mudros at 3.10pm. Unit allotted boat stations. 23rd Jan Distance travelled since 12 noon yesterday, 297 miles. Entered Alexandria harbour 9am. Apologies in advance for any transcription errors. The Reverend Bidwood on 18th might be Bedwood, there is no dot to the ‘i’. Kind regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 22 August , 2018 Author Share Posted 22 August , 2018 That's superb detail, Alan Many thanks indeed best regards Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 27 August , 2018 Author Share Posted 27 August , 2018 (edited) On 22/08/2018 at 12:32, michaeldr said: At Mudros East the two British (Nos.15 and 16) and the two Australian (Nos.1 & 2*) Stationary Hospitals, No.24 CCS and No.5 Base Depot of Medical Stores, had been opened since the end of May and beginning of June. Probably a very basic question, but nevertheless I have to ask: as No.24 CCS was the only Convalescent Depot near four Stationary Hospitals (2 British & 2 Australians) is it safe to assume that they handled all nationalities? Edit to note: On more careful reading, I think that Alan has already answered this question - see his post No.4 13th July Received first batch of convalescents today. LH F Amb 17, RND 13. Edited 27 August , 2018 by michaeldr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantwo Posted 27 August , 2018 Share Posted 27 August , 2018 Hi Michael The War Diary mainly gives the total numbers for those in the camp, transfers, admissions, discharges etc., on a daily basis and not from where they were received. A couple of British units are mentioned, but for inoculations, and at the beginning of August a limited number of transfers to 1st Australian Stationary Hospital take place. Kind regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantwo Posted 27 August , 2018 Share Posted 27 August , 2018 (edited) Just had a quick read through the Convalescent Depot War Diary, Mudros West, (52nd Lowland CCS) and similarly total figures are given but not where the patients came from. Diary is however a bit more interesting than the 24th CCS. Alan Edited 27 August , 2018 by alantwo Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 27 August , 2018 Author Share Posted 27 August , 2018 Alan - Thanks again for all your help here best regards Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Trooper Posted 27 April , 2020 Share Posted 27 April , 2020 If it's of any use I'm currently researching an Australian - William Alexander Meldrum no 1778, A.I.F., I had actually researched Alexander John Fowlie, both 13th A.I.F. and found out that the bullet which killed Fowlie with a shot to the head continued on its journey and hit Meldrum in the shoulder on the 22 August 1915. He was taken to 3/Canada Stat Hospital on 22/8/15 and then on 26/8/15 went to No 52 Lowland CCS and then later to No.3 Aust. Gen Hospital, Lemnos where he arrived there on 28/9/15 and left 7/10/15 to L.C.D. although I haven't worked out what L.C.D. is yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEW Posted 27 April , 2020 Share Posted 27 April , 2020 Lemnos Command Depot? TEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddell Posted 27 April , 2020 Share Posted 27 April , 2020 Lemnos Convalescent Depot seems likely as well. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 27 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 27 April , 2020 7 hours ago, Super Trooper said: He was taken to 3/Canada Stat Hospital on 22/8/15 and then on 26/8/15 went to No 52 Lowland CCS and then later to No.3 Aust. Gen Hospital, Lemnos where he arrived there on 28/9/15 and left 7/10/15 to L.C.D. You will find details regarding the Lemnos medical facilities listed here https://throughtheselines.com.au/research/lemnos-island including those mentioned above You will also note that some of those listed, later converted to Convalescent Depots (e.g. 24 CCS & 52 CCS) and in addition the rest camp at Sarpi became a CD However it is not clear to me which one might have been referred to as LCD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantwo Posted 28 April , 2020 Share Posted 28 April , 2020 Just a thought, but could LCD be Lowland Convalescent Depot? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Trooper Posted 29 April , 2020 Share Posted 29 April , 2020 Thanks Folks for the replies in relation to L.C.D., I have revisited the medical reports https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/records/389942/42 page 42 onwards if interested, and now believe that it is Lowland Convalescent Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 29 April , 2020 Author Share Posted 29 April , 2020 16 hours ago, alantwo said: Just a thought, but could LCD be Lowland Convalescent Depot? 6 hours ago, Super Trooper said: now believe that it is Lowland Convalescent Depot. Well done Alan I think that page 48 probably clinches it see the bottom line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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