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American Soldier Recalls Harrowing Wounding and Hospital Trek
An American infantryman in France recounts a perilous ambulance ride under shellfire, transfer to a hospital ship, five hours of combat medical care, and a final stay at the American Women's War Hospital in Paignton. He praises Red Cross nurses, recounts near mishaps and a successful facial operation, and reflects on sacrifice, camaraderie, and the resolve of Allied forces during World War I.
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Red Cross
Stedl Cross
Ambuntances
Panama
Palace
Angela
Channel
Southampton
Paignton
Munsey Ward
American Women's War Hospital
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Tommy
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Royal Field Artillery
Royal Engineers
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Rose Gareden
Eveything
Cook
Ginger” Phillips
Yank
Jake
Harvard
Frost
Jack Frost
Palmer
Doctor Frost
Cambridge Military Hospital
Aldershot
England
New York
Atlantic