Well, I've been amazed at the possibilities I've managed to uncover without really trying. Firstly the curator of the AMS Museum Peter Starling, has been both helpful but also encouraging. The later is much in need at the moment.
Secondly, a search of the Imperial War museum's on-line database of its collections has thrown up a shortlist of 21 records to follow up. A quick phone call later and I'm off to the reading room soon to check the full(er) catalogue and see what else turns up.
Then the Journal of the Royal United Services Institute has been of great use. It has also been a great waste of time. Not because of any lack of information or accessibility but due to me getting distracted into reading articles on the British invasion of Tobago and the like.
Ali - Have you looked at the unit war diaries they should give you some interesting info on everyday activities. A very interesting topic.
Posted by: Ross Mahoney | October 28, 2007 at 09:47 PM
Hi,
I've looked at some Field Ambulance war diaries and also those of the ADMS of the 56th + 18th Divisions. Quite amazing what has turned up. In a FA war diary for the 18th Division there is a complete set of standing orders for Medical officers covering from treatment of shock to applying for leave!
Posted by: Alistair Hollington | October 29, 2007 at 09:29 AM
Hi, I'm looking for info on a R.W.D. Leslie who served in the first World War in the R.A.M.C.. Not sure of rank, but would like any help I can get....Thanks,
John
Posted by: John W. Benoit | October 07, 2008 at 02:32 AM
Hi, I'm looking for any info on a R.W.D. Leslie who served during the First World war with R.A.M.C.. Not sure of rank or for how long...any help would be great. Thanks,
John
Posted by: John W. Benoit | October 07, 2008 at 02:35 AM
Hi John,
Could he be Robert Walter Dickson Leslie? A medal index card for this man exists, it shows him as a Major and then acting Lt-Colonel. Arriving in France 1 July 1918 with contact details including Shoeburyness in Essex.
Posted by: Ali Hollington | October 07, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Thank, you for the info on Robert Walter Dickson Leslie. Will see if with his full name If I can get more on Him. Thanks once again,
John
Posted by: John W. Benoit | January 05, 2009 at 03:50 PM