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The Decision to go to East Grinstead
Mrs. Mortimer tells of her decision to work as an operating room nurse alongside Dr. McIndoe at East Grinstead, all the time wondering if she could stand to care for such badly wounded patients in such a unique hospital environment.
More Than An Orthopedic Hospital
Mrs. Mortimer shares a story of witnessing her first amputation of a patient’s leg and her feeling of weakness in the operating room.
Different Types of Skin Grafts
Mrs. Mortimer describes the skin grafts performed by the doctors and how experimenting with the patients on all parts of their bodies was accepted.
Caring for the Burned Patients
Mrs. Mortimer describes the process of treating the severely burned patients.
The Doctors of East Grinstead
Mrs. Mortimer expresses the respect given to the doctors by the patients.
Socializing With Patients
Mrs. Mortimer shares her experience socializing with the patients of East Grinstead and the fond memories she has to this day.
The Guinea Pig Club
Mrs. Mortimer recalls how the name came about.
A Very Special Hospital
Mrs. Mortimer explains why nursing at East Grinstead was the peak of her career!
Shortsightedness Was No Obstacle!
Mr. Burton discusses he and his friends' decision to enlist. He's found to be shortsighted, but the examining officer retests him after making him wait beside the vision chart for a half hour. He passes the retest!
Voyage Overseas
Mr. Burton describes sailing from Halifax in a convoy of troop ships. He describes the evasive tactics used to minimize U-boat attacks, and finishes by describing being met by British destroyers who escort them to Liverpool.
Burial At Sea
Mr. Burton discusses being asked to share the responsibility for communications with the convoy's lead cruiser. His first official wartime duty is to alert the convoy of a planned five minute stop to conduct a burial at sea.
Feeding The Troops was Big Business
Mr. Burton describes the precision with which rations were given out to the troops.
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