This medical case sheet describes a case of ‘trench fever’, (Catalogue ref: MH 106/2162)
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Medical Case Sheet Army Form I. 1237. | ||||
No in Admission and Discharge Book
75060 |
Regimental No. | Rank. | Surname. | Christian Name. |
11799. | Private | Clarke | Thomas | |
Year
1916 |
Unit | Age | Service | |
7th Leicesters | 30 | 1 year 10 months | ||
Slight Severe Dangerous | ||||
Station and Date | Disease | Trench Fever | ||
The Lord Derby War Hospital Warrington | Next of Kin | |||
Mother [address] | Inoculation Against Enteric TV 1 TV 2 TV Nil Date April 1916
Cross out that which does not apply |
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Previous Health – Very Good
Field Health – Good Present Illness – about the middle of May he began to suffer from pains in head and sore throat. He was taken to the F.A. [Field Ambulance] where he improved greatly and after some days was sent back to duty. After 2 days in the trenches he began to suffer from pains in the legs spreading up to the hips and across the back. In addition he had severe abdominal pains. His appetite was poor and his bowels constipated. At the base he improved greatly. Present condition – he feels very comfortable apart from slight pains in legs at night. Appetite very good. Bowels fairly regular. Urine normal. Circulation + Respiratory System – Negative
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5/7/16 | — A H (2) G Nash Major R Army Medical Corps | |||
Recommended
Discharged On July 25/16 To Duty _ Light Duty B |