World war 1, Stretcher Bearer Canteen and Cup

Overview

This form of canteen or water bottle was carried by stretcher bearers in the Field Ambulance. Wounded soldiers unable to hold or drink from the canteen could receive a controlled drink from the cup. The canteen itself was similar to the standard issue canteen being a blue enamel water bottle covered with a sewn felt cover and held in various patterns of carriers and slings.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-55-636
Contextual Information

The story of stretcher bearers and the Medical Evacuation system is recounted in 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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