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9th September 1944: A soldier visits a surgical hospital close to the Italian front line

Sep 09, 2024
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A Reception Officer at an Advanced Dressing Station examines a casualty wounded in the leg to determine whether a blood transfusion is required. One of a series of photographs showing the procedure when a casualty leaves the Regimental Aid Post.

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