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 AIF letter dated 1/6/18 to Frederick's next of kin about his injury. From Frederick’s service record. ©National Archives of Australia |
Frederick’s service records show that he was placed as reinforcement in the 1st Field Company Engineers (1 FCE). The diaries for 1st Field Company Engineers are listed in date order. Frederick’s service records show that he was wounded 8 May 1918. The war diary for May 1918 notes the company is in Pradelles near Hazebrouck in France, at this time. The entry for the 8 May is very brief noting no new (engineering) works and that one soldier was wounded at Le Roukloshille. This information matches Frederick’s service record. |
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Dear Sir, I now beg to advise you that Sapper F.C. Brightfield, has been reported admitted to the 1st Military Hospital Canterbury, England 13/5/18, suffering from gunshot wound right thigh, severe. His postal address will be – No. 1889 Sapper F.C. Brightfield, 1st Field Company Engineers, Australian Imperial Force, Abroad. Don’t fail to send change of address to Base Records, Melbourne. In the absence of further reports it is assumed that satisfactory progress is being maintained, but anything later received will be promptly transmitted, it being clearly understood that if no further advice is forwarded this department has no more information to supply. Yours faithfully, (Signature) Major, Officer in Charge, Base Records. |
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