This medical case sheet is representative of many which record cases of trench foot, a result of remaining in water filled trenches. It provides details of treatment and insight into conditions at the front, (Catalogue ref: MH 106/2085)
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| Medical Case Sheet Army Form I 1237 | ||||
| No, in Admission and Discharge Book
6707 |
Regimental
No. 5054 |
Rank
Private |
Surname
Gardiner |
Christian Name
William |
| Year | Unit | Age | Service | |
| 1915 | 7th London | 26 | 6 months | |
| Station & Date
3rd N.G.H Sheffield Nov.24th
Nov. 29th
13.12.15 |
Disease: Trench Feet
Began 3 weeks in the reserve line trench just behind Loos. Had been standing in water for several days. Feet were very swollen, and he lost sensation- skin unbroken. He also complained of chilliness-could not get warm even in hospital-treated in No.2 Canadian Hospital Le Freporte- Treatment: Boracic Powder daily.
Present Condition
He can walk a little, sensation is returning-throbbing pain. Anaesthesia [loss of sensation] in his left foot. Treatment- Is being rubbed daily with Turpentine and olive oil.
Improvement satisfactory. Transferred to convalescent home.
Furlough (On leave) |
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