LIGHT FIELD AMBULANCE
The unit had its origin in October, 1941, when the selected Officers and N.C.O.'s commenced their training courses at Trentham. These Officers, however, were later sent overseas. Towards the middle of December, Lt-Col. W. B. Fisher returned to New Zealand from the Middle East and was appointed C.O. of the Unit. Colonel Fisher and Captain Forrest, together with the N.C.O's and two cooks who had been specially trained at the Wellington Hospital, arrived in Camp at the beginning of January. They were followed by four Medical Officers and other personnel, including the A.S.C. attached. In the first few months there was, unfortunately, a shortage of equipment and transport, but there was a gradual rise until full training establishment was reached in June.
Dear Mum, —I have arrived somewhere somehow Sometime soon I am leaving for somewhere else Keep this dark. —Your Loving Son, Willie.
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Dragon, 1 December 1942, Page 21
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147LIGHT FIELD AMBULANCE Dragon, 1 December 1942, Page 21
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