Britsh medic gear

[trench digger#50]

Im looking into setting up a British medic impression but i havent found anything on WPG or schipper fabrik .. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to look? I diont want to borrow seph stuff forever.
Tony A.

[qms]

What do you mean by 'medic'?
Regimental stretcher bearer?
R.A.M.C. Bearer/Attendant?
Medical Officer?

Tom

[trench digger#50]

I have searched the internet and not found much on the subject, is there any chance you can give me a quick definition on R.A.M.C. bearer / attendant. i know im not going to be a Medical officer And im not quite sure what else a Regimantal stretcher bearer does other than what the name plainly states.
in the end Seph will probably tell me what i have to do...
Tony Aguilera

[Marcus]

Tony,
If you go here: www.lawranceordnance.com/khaki_and_green/index.php these guys used to sell a medic bag. I don't see it on the site now, but they may have it under a different section now. If not, email and ask if they have it. They are the only ones I've ever seen with a medical pouch.

[rsm2ndbtnlf]

Tony..

Basically, the British Armed Forces had two levels of medical aid in the front line..... the Stretcher Bearer, and the Medic. The SB's job was basically to bring in the wounded and deposit them at the Field Aid Stations, and they initially wore a white armband with the initials 'SB' within a circle upon it. There casualties were initially very high as the enemy had no idea what 'SB' meant... nor could they distinquish it at any great distance. SB's did not give medical aid to the troops. Mostly they were recruited from Battalion, or were gifted due to them being Concientious Objectors = they did not believe in harming another human being, but would agree to wear the uniform to help the wounded.

Medics..... were mostly from the RAMC = Royal Army Medical Corps, were at every aid station, and wore a white armband with a red cross = (+) upon it.

Unless you have a grounding in basic field first-aid, you'll not be doing the Medics job, but will be an 'SB'. Later on during the war, the SB's armband was changed to the Red Cross type, so your going to be historically correct. I have the required bags, stretchers, armband, brodie cover.... so your set for Fort MacArthur.

*Edit*
Tony.. I also have a few period RAMC manuals which I'll bring along for you. They will give you some idea as to what was used during the WW1 period.

[trench digger#50]

Thanks Seph!
tony A.

[hocfutue]

To follow up on something Seph mentioned in his post about training--if anyone wants to do a medic impression of any kind, please, please, PLEASE get at least your basic first aid certification, preferably advanced first aid and CPR.
When something goes wrong, from just needing a bandaid, or blisters, or someone going down with the heat, or even more serious, people see that Red Cross and will come running to you.
I portray a medic for a couple eras, and often treat more real world incidents than "treating casualties."

[trench digger#50]

We fixed that problem , there was some miss communication and "Medic" is not the correct name. Im actually going to be a stretcher bearer, so im basically trained to run around and find the guys who have a chance to "live" and carry them back to the aid station , where they would get treated. so in my position i need no medical expierience is needed cause im not truly a medic.
most of the weekend im going to be on a motar crew or sent out to cut wire anyway.
Sorry it was my fault i posted the incorrect name.
Tony A.

[trench digger#50]

Also i think Seph just wants some one to carry him back to the trenchs when he gets tired:)
Tony A.

[Larry Dunn]

Jul 21, 2010 22:24:31 GMT -8 trench digger#50 said:

We fixed that problem , there was some miss communication and "Medic" is not the correct name. Im actually going to be a stretcher bearer, so im basically trained to run around and find the guys who have a chance to "live" and carry them back to the aid station , where they would get treated. so in my position i need no medical expierience is needed cause im not truly a medic.
most of the weekend im going to be on a motar crew or sent out to cut wire anyway.
Sorry it was my fault i posted the incorrect name.
Tony A.

I think Steve still makes an excellent point--I've been thinking about adding a "sani" impression to my repertoire, so it's probably time to take a refresher 1st aid course and get re-certified for doing CPR. In fact, it's something we all should do.

-Larry

[trench digger#50]

that would be a good idea. where would you find classes for that though? nearby hospital, ymca or what... as you can see im very new to the subject;)
Tony A.

[Larry Dunn]

The Red Cross is probably your best bet, take a look here: redcrossla.org/classes/

Larry

[deros]

Searching Montys locker in the UK will give you the finest SB armband you could want. You will need to contact Derek rather than find it as an advertised item. I am initially gearing my impression as a stretcher bearer and plan to branch out to have an RAMC impression. For all intents and purposes the SB will be clothed as per his infantry colleagues as they were drawn from battalion strength. Yo may wish to add a medical haversack reproduced by military history workshop, again in the UK but not a devil to post. Some SB's had harnesses issued for the task, both leather and later web versions were issued but they seem to be far from universal. A desirable item would also be a medical pattern water bottle and I am currently on the look out for one of these. of course a small pack worn as a sidepack with your personal kit in would be a good idea but not commonly seen worn whilst 'bearing'. I am not convinced that a helmet cover bearing a red cross is as common an item as us reenactors would like to believe. Not saying wearing one is farb but many I have spoken to regard it as a bit more 'gucci' than we might like.

[oskar2ndchev]

Deros-

Please introduce yourself and attach a signature. Thanks! :-)

[deros]

Apologies, will do.