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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia > Records

World War 1, Middle East, 4 Brigade Field Ambulance, 1917

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1917

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4 Brigade Field Ambulance on horses and donkeys with motorised ambulances in background

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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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cwa-org-32-P2014.97.1b

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War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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