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* [[Frederick Selkirk]] 3 Jul 1916
 
* [[Frederick Selkirk]] 3 Jul 1916
* † [[Frank Ernest Cousens]] 8 Aug 1916
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* † [[Frank Ernest Cousens]] 8 Aug 1916  
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* [[On 13 Sep 1916 he was again in hospital, this time the [[1st Australian Dermatological Hospital]] in Bulford with Venereal Disease (46 days ineffective service), before being sent to the [[3rd Training Battalion]] on 30 Oct 1916 to prepare for a return to France.]] 29 - 30 Jan 1917
 
* [[Albert John Egan MID]] 31 Jan - 1 Feb 1917
 
* [[Albert John Egan MID]] 31 Jan - 1 Feb 1917
 
* † [[Ernest Charles Thomas]] 15 - 21 Mar 1917
 
* † [[Ernest Charles Thomas]] 15 - 21 Mar 1917

Revision as of 00:22, 3 September 2021

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Stretcher bearers of the 13th Field Ambulance resting at a dressing station on Westhoek Ridge AWM photo EO2055
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13th Australian Field Ambulance advanced dressing station with a soldier being operated on. AWM EO2375


Brief History

The 13th Field Ambulance was nominally aligned to the 13th Brigade of the 4th Division, but were effectively under command of the Division Headquarters.


Thirty Three men died while posted to this unit.

Unit Personnel

Patients

Egypt

France

Individual Honours

% x Distinguished Service Order

  • 6 x Military Cross
  • 1 x Bar to Military Cross
  • 1 x Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • 55 x Military Medals
  • 5 x Meritorious Service Medal
  • 12 x Mentioned in Despatches
  • 1 x Serbian Silver Obilich Medal for Bravery

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