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Collection Catalogue - Medical Evacuation Chain, World War 1

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Catalogue and Exhibition notes for the ongoing "Medical Evacuation Chain" exhibit, curated in 2019

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During World War I, over 150,000 Australian Imperial Force (AIF) members suffered one or more wounds. A medical evacuation chain was developed to provide medical care balanced to meet both individual and service needs.

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An integral exhibition of the World War 1 Gallery at the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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Exhibition Notes - Medical Evacuation Chain , World war 1

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