The RAMC Of The Western Command (1916)

RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) of the Western Command in practice - 1916 Location - somewhere in Britain? Practising emergency first aid medical care for wounded soldiers. Shot of a whole large yard full of Army men split into small groups and practising; long buildings in BG. Group in FG: 3 men; each resting on one knee; lift another up carefully holding him horizontal across their raised knees; he lies quietly. 4th guy goes for stretcher; brings it back. They slowly lower the ’injured’ man onto the stretcher. 2 of them lift the stretcher; as another picks up blanket from the ground; 4th guy places the victim’s hat on him by his hands. Quick shot of stretcher back on ground; and the soldiers with some straps to secure the injured; large Red Cross flag or sheet in BG. Next; shot of 4 men lifting the stretcher into back of a wagon. World war one; military; medicine. G 360 B. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTA
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