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Becoming a Bugler

Mr. Clemett describes his enlistment and accepting a special role with his unit.

Front Line Reinforcements

Mr. Clemett discusses his pride in joining the army and being prepared to go to the front line.

Starvation Edema

Dr. Meiklejohn talks about the poor condition of the people in Holland at the time they were liberated.

Christmas at Ravenna

Mr. Meiklejohn recalls action at Ravenna during Christmas, describing how attacks took place by advancing through minefields, resulting in numerous amputations. He then describes the cruel irony of men fresh from having their legs amputated, receiving socks as Christmas presents.

Torpedoed (part 2 of 2)

Mr. Meiklejohn continues his story, describing being picked out of the water by lifeboats and taken aboard the Monterrey - another ship from the convoy that had stopped to help. He also describes seeing the Santa Elena sink the next day, and explains why the Monterrey broke with normal procedure and stopped to offer aid.

Torpedoed (part 1 of 2)

Mr. Meiklejohn recalls when the ship he was on, the Santa Elena, was torpedoed and what went on in the moments after the ship was hit.

Stress of Being a Doctor Under Fire

Dr. Meiklejohn recalls the first time he was under fire, and a close call another unit had with a German 88 shell. He then describes an occasion when the youngest member of the unit did become quite unnerved.

A Woman Joins the Unit

Mr. Meiklejohn describes the feeling of the unit when the male head nurse was replaced by a woman, and recalls how she came to be accepted.

Casualty Assessment

Mr. Meiklejohn describes how wounded men would arrive at the casualty clearing station, be assessed and treated or sent further behind the lines.

Field Surgical Unit

Mr. Meiklejohn recalls being assigned to a field surgical unit, describing their purpose and how the medical units were grouped.

The Roles of an Army Doctor

Mr. Meiklejohn describes some of the various roles for doctors in the army, showing how the types of service varied greatly.

Childhood Memories of the First World War

Mr. Meiklejohn recalls childhood memories of the First World War, describing casualty lists, Armistice Day 1918, and meeting returning soldiers.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19