Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 124
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more waiting untill it suited a Dr to look us over Were told which ward to go to – mine No 19 a Marquee – It was just 1.25 PM when I found out which bed belonged to me & I could stretch out on it It is not more than 3 miles from Sand Hills camp to this place & it took 5½ hours from when we saw the Dr there to get aloted to a bed here. The worst bit of management I have struck in the Hospital department so far allthough neglected are not forgotten as my full particulars were taken 4 times & 3 copies made each time. It was late in the day before I could get a bath & get to bed. But this could not be helped as the place is over crowded with Spanish Flu – my complaint -all the Wards are full & they have a good many Marquees as overflows
Sunday 23rd
Like most other Hospitals I have been in they start early. About 5.30 Temptr are taken just dozeing off nicely when your