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Australian Army Medical Corps in World War I

Regimental aid posts A regimental aid post was the first step in the medical evacuation chain. The post was usually located about 700 yards (640m) behind the front.

Australian Army Nursing Service in World War I

Australian military nurses served far from home, caring for the sick and wounded on land and sea. Their skills saved many lives.

Christine Erica (Strom) Bonwick

Christine Strom was born at Ascot Vale in Victoria in August 1892. She began training as a nurse at Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1913.

Colleen Mealy (Australian Army), Army Nurse (Video)

Colleen Mealy worked as an Australian Army nurse in Vietnam. Conditions were basic, but they were dedicated to their patients.

June Naughton - Vietnam (Video)

June Miinchow was born in Queensland in 1940. She trained in general nursing at Mackay Base Hospital, then midwifery in Tasmania and then theatre in Perth.

Matron Grace Wilson: Australians at Gallipoli (Video)

This short film is about Australian veteran Grace Wilson, who served with the Australian Army Nursing Service, Australian Imperial Force (AIF), during World War I.

Medical treatment of Australian soldiers in World War I

Illnesses and devastating injuries The Australian Government recorded 215,585 casualties during the war.

Patricia Ferguson - Vietnam (Video)

Patricia Ferguson was born in Brisbane in 1944 and grew up in the inner-city suburb of Coorparoo.

Pearl Corkhill's story of First World War service (Video)

This short film is about Australian veteran Sister Pearl Corkhill, who served with the Australian Army Nursing Service, Australian Imperial Force (AIF), during World War I.Sister [Elizabeth] Pearl…

The Fab Four Nurses: Stories of Service (Online lesson), (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Discover the experiences of the 'Fab Four', the first 4 Australian Army nurses to serve in the Vietnam War. This story tells the experiences of Lieutenant Colleen Mealy, Lieutenant Margaret Ahern,…

Wayne Brown (Australian Army), National Serviceman (Video)

Wayne Brown was called up for National Service and went to Vietnam as a medic. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery.
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