Ramc Collection

At an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front, Matania
A horse-drawn Red Cross ambulance wagon arriving at an advanced dressing station behind the front lines on the Western Front

WW1 poster, Types of the British Army, Dismounted Branches, showing the various uniforms. Date: 1914-1918

Oval portrait of Lieutenant Colonel C V Bulstrode
" Oval portrait of Lieutenant Colonel C. V. Bulstrode, DSO, RAMC. in a pewter frame with RAMC badge. Dated June 1918, Athens

Men at Yarrow Military Hospital. These may be a mixture of staff and patients. None are wearing hospital blues though some have arm slings. Some have the RAMC badge on their arm

Casualties being tended at a field dressing station, June 1942. As the Afrika Corps pushes the British Army back towards the Egyptian border

The Royal Army Medical Corps at Monchy dressing station, France, World War I, 1914-1918. Members of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) attending to wounded coming down the line

RAMC Dressing Station at Monchy during the First World War

WW1 era - RAMC Recruitment Tent
WW1 era - RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) Recruitment Tent. Date: circa 1916

The Transvaal War, Scenes at Pietermaritzburg (b / w photo)
1599152 The Transvaal War, Scenes at Pietermaritzburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at Pietermaritzburg)

Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India, a Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Simla (b / w photo)
1043040 Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India, a Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Simla (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

After Omdurman, Wounded Officers at the Military Hospital, Abadia (b / w photo)
1063864 After Omdurman, Wounded Officers at the Military Hospital, Abadia (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Omdurman)

The War, Colonel Rs Baden-Powell and some of the Officers who are defending Mafeking (b / w photo)
1043199 The War, Colonel Rs Baden-Powell and some of the Officers who are defending Mafeking (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Officers of the Gordon Highlanders and Others in the Field (b / w photo)
1599364 Officers of the Gordon Highlanders and Others in the Field (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sierra Leone Troubles, at the Source of the Niger (b / w photo)
1051786 The Sierra Leone Troubles, at the Source of the Niger (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sierra Leone Troubles)

Our Success in the Soudan, Officers wounded at Omdurman in the English Military Hospital at Abadia (b / w photo)
1606569 Our Success in the Soudan, Officers wounded at Omdurman in the English Military Hospital at Abadia (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The second stage homewards, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359760 The second stage homewards, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R.A.M.C)

Departure of Troops for South Africa (engraving)
1592360 Departure of Troops for South Africa (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of Troops for South Africa)

"Hands up, or We fire!"Boer Treatment of Our Wounded at Koorn Spruit (litho)
1599853 " Hands up, or We fire!" Boer Treatment of Our Wounded at Koorn Spruit (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Hands up, or We fire)

The Viceroy of India, Lord and Lady Curzon and the Vigeregal Staff (b / w photo)
1051459 The Viceroy of India, Lord and Lady Curzon and the Vigeregal Staff (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viceroy of India)

British 8th Army amphibious vehicles "Ducks"being loaded with casualties by
British 8th Army amphibious vehicles " Ducks" being loaded with casualties by members the Royal Army Medical Corps, near Fossacesia, Italy. January 1944

Anglo - American Medical Conference in Brussels, Belgium during the Second World War. An important meeting of medical experts from Britain

Military School of Hygiene. RAMC (The Royal Army Medical Corps) members giving a demonstration in water purification Picture taken 13th January 1944

Red Cross Work in the Flanders Mud, First World War, 1 August 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Red Cross Work in the Flanders Mud, First World War, 1 August 1917, (c1920). R.A.M.C. stretcher-bearers bringing in wounded during the advance on Passchendaele

Royal Army Medical Corps recruits take a meal in the open, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

Poem and badge of the Royal Army Medical Corps, WW1
A poem and badge of the Royal Army Medical Corps, dated 13th May 1916, at Park Hall Camp, Oswestry. Written by 2158 Private E Thomas, 3/1 Welsh Field Hospital. Date: 1916

Picture No. 11100471
Frederick Edward Soar, soldier in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the First World War, pictured with a horse

Two soldiers of the First World War
Frederick Edward Soar, a private soldier in the Royal Army Medical Corps, posing with a friend, also in the uniform. The maple leaf shaped badge on his cap suggests he is a member of the Second

Fred Soar, RAMC soldier, WW1
Frederick Edward Soar, a private soldier in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the First World War. Date: c.1915

Mobile bacteriological laboratory, RAMC officers in France
RAMC officers pose in front of a mobile bacteriological laboratory on the Western Front, a new aid which allowed diseases to be identified easily. Date: 1915

Group photo, RAMC staff, Cambridge, WW1
Group photo, RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) staff, Cambridge, including five sergeants. Date: circa 1914

Royal Army Medical Corps caricatures by Fred May
Portraits of members of the RAMC by caricaturist Fred May. Clockwise from top left - Captain A. J. McCready, Major W. T. Harkness, Lieutenant Brewen, Captain Banbury

RAMC badge with Union Jack and Red Cross Flag. SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

The best Field Ambulance in the 2nd Army
1NFA, RAMC. Swank - a feather in our Caps. The best Field Ambulance in the 2nd Army (ex Headquarter orders). Somewhere in France. On verso - This is a French post card for Prisoners. B

Young woman in British soldiers uniform, WW1
A young woman photographed wearing a privates uniform of the Royal Army Medical Corps (as evidenced by the cap badges featuring the Rod of Asclepius)

British troops on road, Western Front, France, WW1
British troops of the Royal Army Medical Corps on a road on their way up to the line on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

R. A. M. C. Sanitary Detachment
The Sanitary Detachment of the Royal Army Medical Corps, whose role was to test water and inspect food on the front line. Date: August 1914

Pulborough V. A. D. Presentations - 1940
Group of nurses sit whilst their Matron is presented by a visiting official Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N19768

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"RAMC: Honoring the Heroes of Medical Care in Times of War" Step back in time and witness the incredible dedication and bravery of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). At an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front, artist Matania captured their tireless efforts during World War I. This powerful image serves as a reminder of their unwavering commitment to saving lives amidst chaos. In a WWI poster showcasing various types of the British Army, RAMC stands tall as an essential pillar providing crucial medical support to soldiers on the front lines. An oval portrait immortalizes Lieutenant Colonel C V Bulstrode, symbolizing countless unsung heroes who selflessly served their country. Men at Yarrow Military Hospital epitomize compassion and care as they tend to wounded soldiers with utmost professionalism. Their expertise shines through even in challenging circumstances, such as at Monchy's RAMC Dressing Station during WWI - a testament to their resilience under fire. A poignant poem and badge from WWI encapsulate the spirit of RAMC; they were not just healers but also warriors fighting for life itself. Casualties being tended at a field dressing station in June 1942 exemplify how this noble corps continued its mission across generations. Even beyond war zones, RAMC played pivotal roles globally. From scenes at Pietermaritzburg during The Transvaal War to Lord Curzon's group photo at Simla's Viceregal Lodge while he served as Viceroy of India - these images showcase RAMC's versatility and adaptability wherever duty called. After Omdurman, wounded officers found solace within military hospitals like Abadia where skilled hands worked tirelessly to mend broken bodies. These black-and-white photographs capture both pain and hope intertwined within each patient’s journey towards recovery. From recruitment tents during WWI era to modern-day deployments worldwide, it has remained steadfast in its mission: preserving life amid chaos. Their unwavering dedication and selflessness deserve our eternal gratitude.