World War 1, Europe, Turkey, Gallipoli, Walden Grove, 4 Field Ambulance, 1915

1915
Overview

Hospital tents in Walden Grove under snow

Historical information

Walden Grove is now known as 7 Field Ambulance Cemetery, The cemetery is on low ground, close under the shelter of a hill between Chailak Dere and Aghyl Dere. It is about 190 metres east of the Anzac-Suvla road.

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cwa-org-32-P2002.149.3o
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Contextual Information

The 4th Field Ambulance was formed in Victoria, initially as part of the ANZAC Division. After Gallipoli it was assigned to the 4th Division along with the rest of the 4th Brigade, comprised of the 13th 14th 15th and 16th Battalions, which were drawn from a variety of States.

The Field Ambulance Company was responsible for 'Second Line' casualty evacuation from 'First Line' Regimental Aid Posts (RAP) in each Battalion.

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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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