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1943, US Navy tragedy at Paekākāriki

Evacuating wounded from Anzac Cove

Barges carry wounded from Anzac Cove out to waiting hospital ships and ambulance transports. Those still able to stand or sit are crammed about the steam launch Keranunos on the right of the photograph.

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The Gallipoli campaign

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gallipoli campaign

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Alexander Turnbull Library
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Sarah Johnston

Posted: 10 Nov 2015

Recollections of treating Gallipoli wounded from an officer on board an ambulance transport ship:
http://anzacsightsound.org/audios/maggots-and-brandy-evacuating-wounded-men

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