Image of A nursing sister changing the dressing on Second Lieutenant Cyril by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

A nursing sister changing the dressing on Second Lieutenant Cyril Edwards wounded leg at Endsleigh...

IMAGE number: NAM5927084
Image title: A nursing sister changing the dressing on Second Lieutenant Cyril Edwards wounded leg at Endsleigh Palace Hospital, September 1917 (b/w photo)
Artist: Unknown photographer, (20th century)
Location: National Army Museum, London
Medium: black and white photograph
Date: 1917 AD (C20th AD)

Image description: A nursing sister changing the dressing on Second Lieutenant Cyril Edwards wounded leg at Endsleigh Palace Hospital, September 1917 Photograph, World War One (1914-1918), Endsleigh Palace Hospital, 1917. Edwards (1893-1978) a member of the 2/7th Battalion The Prince of Waless Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) was wounded in action in July 1917 when he stood on a hand grenade to save the life of his NCO. Edwards foot was blown off, but he became the first officer to receive and survive a blood transfusion at a front line hospital. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for his bravery. Edwards was admitted to Endsleigh Palace Hospital on Gordon Street in London between September and November 1917. Like many British hospitals for wounded servicemen, it was formerly a hotel, and had been requisitioned specifically for the treatment of injured officers.
Photo credit: © National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: injury / medicine / officer / soldier / casualty / hospital / nurse / profession / nursing / Photograph / Photography / Mzphoto

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