Walking Wounded Collecting Posts

[David_Blanchard]

Looking for information with regard to when Walking Wounded Collection Posts were first used on the Western Front. As far as I am aware there were no WWCP used in the first battles on the WF in early 1915- certainly not at Neuve Chapelle or 2nd Ypres.

 

Any help appreciated.

 

David 

[charlie2]

David

Page 377 of the Official History - Medical Services General History Vol 2 - records in the chapter dealing with Neuve Chapelle „ The original position of the ADS was, however, retained as a divisional collecting station for walking wounded“ 
 

Charlie

[kenf48]

The OH does not give a date but describes the WWCP as a function of Field Ambulances Medical Services Vol 2 pp 30 -32

https://archive.org/details/medicalservicesg02macp/page/30/mode/2up

"Walking wounded" appears to have been something of a misnomer as it included those conveyed by lorry etc., i.e.not carried in to a facility by bearers.

[David_Blanchard]

10 hours ago, charlie2 said:

David

Page 377 of the Official History - Medical Services General History Vol 2 - records in the chapter dealing with Neuve Chapelle „ The original position of the ADS was, however, retained as a divisional collecting station for walking wounded“ 
 

Charlie

Interesting must have overlooked this reference. Not sure if this WWCP was part of the plan or was more of an ad hoc arrangement. This may have subsequently led to more official WWCP being designated as collecting stations in other battles. Will have to investigate further. 

Thanks,

 

David