Phillips W.J.E. : Military and health.Enlisted: Captain 30 Nov 1914 - 19 Oct 1920
Military service: id 67857
LINKED MEDIA
Type of event
Specific terms.Military and health.Enlisted
Rank
Captain
Force or Unit
A.A.M.C Australian Army Medical Corps
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
30 Nov 1914
End date
19 Oct 1920
Short description
W J E Philips enlisted on 30 November 1914 at Oaklands Camp, South Australia, when he was a 5th year medical student but he was discharged shortly after to complete his medical degree. He rejoined in September 1915 after completing his medical degree plus 3 weeks of practice at Adelaide Hospital.
He embarked for overseas service in 1915 and worked as RMO, mostly in the Field Ambulance. He was promoted to Major on 10 September, 1918.
He embarked for overseas service in 1915 and worked as RMO, mostly in the Field Ambulance. He was promoted to Major on 10 September, 1918.