World war 1, Western Australia, Blackboy Hill, WILKINSON
"Shell Tossers at Blackboy" Harold Wendell WILKINSON seated 2nd row with eye patch (centre of 2 with same). Frank Merrett WILKINSON (father of above) front row left he was a dentist in Perth at 168 St George's Terrace
Initially the Australian Imperial Force did not include any dentists. Dental care of soldiers formed part of the duties of the force's medical officers. Dentists and dental mechanics who enlisted in the AIF also provided dental care on an unofficial basis. The AIF's experiences in the Gallipoli Campaign confirmed the need for proper dental care of soldiers. Between January and April 1916, 36 dental units were from qualified personnel already serving within the AIF. Each unit comprised a dentist, two dental mechanics and an orderly - all members of the Australian Dental Corps.
By war’s end, 118 dental units had been formed These units were usually attached to base camps or specialist medical units and hospitals. Many formation headquarters had highly ranked dental staff officers to coordinate dental services. The Australian Imperial Force was the only Allied force of World War I to form specialised dental units, with dental teams in the other national armies being integrated into general-purpose medical units.
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P2006.51.1a
AHMS IRN 27264
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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