6785729Phillips W.J.E. : Military and health.Enlisted: Captain 30 Nov 1914 - 19 Oct 19200public2018-03-25 11:45:352019-02-22 15:30:003704915810Phillips, William James ElleryVerco, C. et al, Blood, Sweat and Fears : medical practitioners and medical students of South Australia who served in World War I, 20141914-11-301920-10-19W 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.
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