| Description | Papers relating to Private Watson who was seriously injured in late 1917. One letter date 26/11/1917 Army Form No. B 104-80b, to Mrs Watson informing her of her husbands illness and whereabouts. One letter dated 17/11/1917 adressed to Mrs Watson informing her that her husband was wounded in the thigh in action, signed by the Matron of 1st South Africa, General Hospital, B.E.F., France. One letter addressed to Mrs Watson dated 21/11/1917 from H. Clay, "B" Company, 18th Battalion, regarding a food parcel which had been delivered for Private Watson but had been distributed amongst the platoon as he was in hospital at the time, the envelope is also attached to the letter. Field Medical card of Private Watson, with details of his injury, amputation operation and treatments. One post card addressed to mrs Watson updating her on her husband's progress in hospital. Ship label envelope with tag and clinical chart folded inside named to Private Watson and notification of patients arrival at 2nd South General Hospital, Southmead Section, Bristol. |
