20103 - Evacuation of the Hospital Set No.1, Gunner A Evans and NNC Corporal M. Dougherty Carrying Patient British 42nd Royal Highland Regiment

British 42nd Royal Highland Regiment Grenadier Standing Firing No

defensive structures have played a crucial role in protecting troops

often mid-stride or lunging forward

✠ German Cross marking

20103 - Evacuation of the Hospital Set No.1, Gunner A Evans and NNC Corporal M. Dougherty Carrying Patient British 42nd Royal Highland RegimentIn World War I, especially on the Western Front, evacuation followed a structured chain: Regimental stretcher bearers retrieve wounded Advanced Dressing Station (ADS) provides first aid Casualty Clearing Station field hospital (hospital set) performs surgery Base hospitals handle long term care