Griffiths E.W. : Military and health.Enlisted: Medical Officer 14 May 1915 - 5 Apr 1918
Military service: id 60720
LINKED MEDIA
Type of event
Specific terms.Military and health.Enlisted
Rank
Medical Officer
Force or Unit
A.I.F. Australian Imperial Forces
Sources
Other
Source Details free text
Verco, C. et al, Blood, Sweat and Fears : medical practitioners and medical students of South Australia who served in World War I, 2014
Start date
14 May 1915
End date
5 Apr 1918
Short description
After enlistment in 1915, E W Griffiths embarked for the Middle East from Melbourne in June 1916. After arrival in Egypt he became ill with paratyphoid and returned to Australia. After 3 months' rest he returned to Egypt, and was posted to 14 Australian General Hospital.
He was promoted to Major in 1917 and posted to Details Camp in Moascar.
He was promoted to Major in 1917 and posted to Details Camp in Moascar.
