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No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station

No.2 Casualty Clearing Station opened at Bailleul in August 1914 and made a number of moves, ending the war at Valencienne and later moving into Germany. The wounded, having already had wounds dressed at a Dressing Station would be brought to the tented hospital behind the lines, which also dealt with the sick, referred to them by the Medical Officer of the man's battalion. The CCS was equipped with an operating theatre and tented wards. Those who needed further treatment would be transferred to one of the hospitals, though some were able to return to their unit after a stay at the CCS.

29th Jan 1915 Artillery Active

21st of March 1915

28th Feb 1916 Correspondence

10th Feb 1917 Patients

10th of April 1918 Under Attack

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Brabazon Ralph Austin. Sgt. (d.25th June 1918)
Chappell Albert Thomas. Pte. (d.1st Dec 1918)
Connolly James. Pte. (d.9th June 1918)
Reid Joseph. L/Cpl. (d.28th Sep 1916)
Rumney John. A/Sjt.
Stewart John Patrick Purcell. Pte.
Swim Hibbert James. Pte (d.7th Nov 1911)
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Pte. Albert Thomas Chappell 1st Btn. Royal West Kent Regiment (d.1st Dec 1918)
Albert Chappell was born in 1894 at Tresham, Gloucestershire to Albert James and Kate Elizabeth Chappell. In 1901, he was residing with his parents and siblings at The Sheet, Hawkesbury near Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire; and in 1911, he was living with his brother William Albert, mother, and stepfather Richard Godfrey at Bowldon near Tetbury, Gloucestershire. His occupation was farm labourer.
He enlisted into the 13th Gloucestershire Regiment on 9th of December 1915 at the age of 22 years and 3 months and was posted to the army reserve to await his mobilization. At the time, he was residing at Ragonel Terrace, Synwell, Wotton-under-Edge. On 23 December 1916, he married Winifred Tavinner at the Tabernacle, Wotton-under-Edge.
He was called to the colours with the 1st Royal West Kent Regiment on 22nd of February 1917 at Horfield Barracks, Horfield, Bristol. Then on 11th June 1917, he embarked for France. On 21st of April 1918, he received a shrapnel wound to his left thigh, and on 6th of October 1918 was transferred to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. He died of influenza at No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station on 1st of December 1918, and is buried in Caudry British Cemetery, France.
Alfred Beard

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Pte Hibbert James Swim 85th Battalion Nova Scotia (d.7th Nov 1911)
Hibbert was a fireman in N.S. by vocation
Enlisted April 15, 1916
Sailed from Halifax N.S. to Liverpool England on SS Olympic Oct 12-18, 1916
Transferred to 85th Battalion Witley Dec 12, 1916
Arrived in Harvre, France March 17, 1917
Wounded at Lens 22/8/1917 gun shot would right leg
Discharged to service from #22 General Hospital Camiers Sept 1, 1917
Wounded at Passchendaele Oct 30, 1917, shrapnel wound to chest, burns on right leg
Died of wounds received in action Nov 7, 1917 at #2 Casualty Clearing Hospital
David Donovan

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Pte. John Patrick Purcell Stewart 15th Light Trench Mortar Battery
John Stewart was a wheeler from Catherine Hill Bay, New South Wales. He enlisted on the 8th of May 1916. He returned to Australia 15th of April 1919. Jack Stewart was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal, the returned from active service badge and the Silver War Badge.
He applied to enlist in the 1st AIF on 2nd May 1916 at West Maitland, NSW. John had served about 2 months in the senior cadets but he was living in an exempt area. his mother gave her consent for him to enlist.
His physical description was recorded as: Height 5 feet 5½ inches, Complexion fair, Weight 9 stone 5 lbs, Eyes blue, Chest measurement 31 - 34 inches, Hair brown Distinctive marks scar on right shin.
He was a single man, 18 years 4 months, a wheeler and his address he gave was 2 Catherine Bay, NSW. His mother, Mrs E Stewart, of Teralba, NSW, was listed as his next of kin (father deceased). This next of kin was later changed to his wife Mrs D D Stewart of 53 Pisgah Street, Kefir Hill, South Wales.
John was enlisted in the 1st AIF at West Maitland NSW on 8th May 1916 and he joined B company of the Newcastle Depot Battalion with the rank of private. Then on the 5th July he was allocated to the reinforcement 2 of the Light Trench Mortar Battery and transferred to the Menangle Camp. His unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on the 7th October 1916. They disembarked at Plymouth on the 21st November 1916 and moved to the Parkhouse Camp.
John was transferred from the Reinforcement Group to the 18th Battalion at Rollestone on the 6th February 1917. He moved from the 5th Training Battalion at Rollestone and proceeded overseas to France on the 19th April. He joined the 18th Battalion, in France, on the 9th May. On the 11th May 1917 John was attached for duty with the 5th LTM battery, then on the 10th July he was transferred and taken on strength of the battery. Oral history tells us that he was a runner (message carrier) He told me he was a runner and had to wait for the artillery shells to pass then run like mad ...
John reported sick on the 15th September 1917 and was given aid by the 7th Field Ambulance for P.U.O. (pyrexia of unknown origin). He was discharged back to duty after 4 days. He reported sick again on the 12th December and was moved to the 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station with cardiac dilation then placed on Ambulance Train 28 and admitted to the 54 General Hospital. He was evacuated to England aboard the hospital ship Jan Breydel on 28th with V.D.H. severe. He was admitted to the Chilly Hospital at Eastbourne the same day. He was then transferred to the Central Military Hospital then to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Dartford on the 24th January 1918. Then, on the 2nd February he was discharged to the No2 Command Depot at Weymouth. He was charged with being way without leave, from Littlemoore, from the 1st March to the 20th March 1918. The charge was dismissed by the Lt. Col. D.A. Lane because a medical certificate was produced covering the absence.
John embarked on the 15th April 1918 for his return to Australia for a change, due to Mitral Regurgitation, aboard the H.M.A.T. Marathon. He disembarked on the 12th June in Port Melbourne, then he travelled to Sydney (most probably by rail). He was discharged from the A.I.F. in the 2nd Military District (ie. NSW) on the 26th July 1918.
John Patrick Purcell Stewart was born at Teralba, NSW during 1898, the son of Charles Parnell and Elizabeth Anne Etewart. He died on the 4th April 1975 at age of about 77.
Len Smith

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A/Sjt. John Rumney 5th Btn Border Regiment
John Rumney signed up to the 5th Battalion Border Regiment on 12th of September 1914, two days ahead of his two younger brothers, Joseph and Fred. John was promoted to Acting Sergeant on 16th of May 1916. He was poisoned by gas on 24th of May 1915 and taken via No 2 Casualty Clearing Station at Bailleul, and then on to Le Touquet Field hospital, and finally evacuated to Brighton on 28th May. He was transferred to a reserve regiment on 25th of July 1916, and was recalled to the 4th Battalion Border Regiment on 22nd of June 1917. He was finally discharged 14th of September 1918.
Graeme Rumney

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L/Cpl. Joseph Reid 12th Btn. Royal Irish Rifles (d.28th Sep 1916)
Joseph Reid served with the 12th Royal Irish Rifles and 108th Trench Mortar Battery.
John Houston

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Pte. James Connolly 5th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers (d.9th June 1918)
James Connolly was born in 1887. The next record we have is the 1901 Census where he is a scholar at about 14years old. From his army papers we know he joined the Dublin militia at the age of 17 and he lived at 10 Nicholas Street with his family. His occupation is given as a messenger. 1911 shows he's about 24 and living at 4.6 Coombe, working as a general labourer. In 1908 he joins the army, his regimental number is 6080. He was 5ft 2' inch tall and weighed 110 lbs with blue eyes and brown hair. He joined the Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
During his time in the army his disciplinary records show he was often absent from parade or assembly but presented himself later that morning or day. At one stage he was disciplined for creating a disturbance in camp about 10.40pm. He was admonished.
In late May or early June 1918 he was shot in the stomach in France. A correspondence from the Army is dated 5th June 1918 and addressed to Mrs E Connolly, 4 Coombe Dublin. It reads "Much regret to report 6080 Pte James Connolly Dublin Fus. dang. ill (Royal Dublin Fusiliers, dangerously ill) GSW abdomen at 2nd Cas. Clrg Stn (Casualty clearing station) France and Regret permission to visit him cannot be granted." Another dated 10th June 1918 reads "much regret to report 6080 Pte James Connolly dub fus condition unchanged at 2 cas clg stn france." The next letter reads "Deeply regret to report 6080 Pte James Connolly Dublin Fus. dead at 2 cas clg stn from wound abdomen 9th June."
He was granted three medals which are sent to his mother, 1914 Star, British War Medal and British Victory Medal. These three are often called Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. His mother was paid a pension of 9/ from the Army. On 28th November 1919 his mother received Â£18/10s from his belongings. He never married and died at the age of 31.
James died 9th of June 1918 and is buried on 16th July at the Commonwealth Graveyard of Ebblinghem Cemetery in northern France.
Miriam Walsh

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Sgt. Ralph Austin Brabazon 5th Battalion (d.25th June 1918)
Ralph Brabazon embarked from Melbourne on HMAT 'Runic' on 19th February 1915 and disembarked Egypt, 3 April 1915. He was taken on strength of 5th Btn, in Gallipoli on 5th March 1915; He was promoted to rank of Lance Corporal, 16 July 1915; Then promoted to rank of Corporal, 23 July 1915 and promoted to rank of Sergeant, 1 September 1915. Ralph was admitted to Sarpi Camp, Mudros West, 19th September 1915 and transferred to No 3 Stationary Hospital, Mudros, the same day then to No 2 Stationary Hospital, Mudros (diarrhoea). He was discharged to his unit ar Lemnos, 4th October 1915 but five days later was admitted to 2nd Field Ambulance, Mudros West on 9th October 1915, and transferred to 2nd Australian Stationary Hospital then to 3rd Australian General Hospital, Lemnos, 16 October 1915; He was discharged to duty on 28th October 1915 and rejoined his unit the following day.
Ralph was temporarily promoted to rank of Company Sergeant Major on 29 October 1915 and reverted to permanent rank of Sergeant, 24 November 1915. He disembarked HMT 'Empress of Britain' at Alexandria, 7 January 1916 as part of the general Gallipoli evacuation.
On the 20th of January 1916 he was admitted to 2nd Australian Field Ambulance at Tel-el-Kebir, and transferred to 2nd Casualty Clearing Station (gastritis) he was sent to 2nd Australian General Hospital, Cairo, 24 January 1916 then to 3rd Auxiliary Hospital, Heliopolis, 15 February 1916 and was discharged to Overseas Base, Ghezirah, 26 February 1916 then he marched out to unit, Serapeum, 15 March 1916 and was taken on strength of 2nd Training Bn at Overseas Base, Tel-el-Kebir, 18 April 1916. He embarked from Alexandria on HT 'Caledonia' and proceeded to join British Expeditionary Force on the 9th of May 1916, he disembarked at Marseilles, 17 May 1916 and after a train journey marched into 1st Divisional Base Depot, Etaples, on 20 May 1916.
Ralph was admitted to 26th General Hospital on 29th May 1916 and embarked from Boulogne on HS 'Caledonian' and proceeded to England on 12th June 1916 (influenza). he was admitted to 3rd London General Hospital the next day then transferred to 1st Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield on the 16th June 1916. he transferred to Woodcote Park Convalescent Depot, Epsom, 27th June 1916 (bronchitis) and was discharged to No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 25 September 1916, and taken on strength, 26 September 1916. He marched into Infantry Drafting Depoton the 3rd of February 1917.
He proceeded to France from Southampton on 10th June 1917 and the next day marched into 1st Australian Divisional Base Depot, Havre. He marched out to 5th Bn and was taken on strength, 21 June 1917. He was admitted to 6th Australian Field Ambulance, 20 September 1917, and transferred to 10th Casualty Clearing Station (gun shot wound, head) transferring via Ambulance Train '5' on the 20th September 1917 to 25th General Hospital, Hardelot. He was discharged to duty, 13 October 1917 and marched into 1st Australian Divisional Base Depot, Havre, 18 October 1917, he marched out to rejoin his unit and was taken on strength on the 1st of November 1917.He was admitted to 3rd Australian Field Ambulance, 14 June 1918, and transferred to 15th Casualty Clearing Station (gun shot wound, thigh and forearm) he was transferred to 2nd Australian General Hospital, 15 June 1918. Ralph proceeded to England on HS 'Cambria' on 17 June 1918, and was admitted to Herne Bay Military Hospital (severe wounding). He died of wounds, on the 25th of June 1918 adn was buried at Eddington Cemetary, Herne Bay.
S. Flynn

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