On the organization and duties of the Bearer Company of the Medical Corps in war / by G.J.H. Evatt.

  • Evatt, G. J. H. (George Joseph Hamilton)
Date:
1886
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Credit: On the organization and duties of the Bearer Company of the Medical Corps in war / by G.J.H. Evatt. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    io8 Cooking Places and Meed Hours.—Fix definite cooking places, allowing eaclx Indian four feet square for his cooking place. Fix definite hours for food and meals, and let nothing change them, if possible. This conduces much to men’s com- fort. If men cook all over the place, they can never be found. Silence at Night.—The moment “ last post ” sounds, absolute and complete silence is needed from these men, who often go on talking all through the night, if allowed, disturbing every one. Interpreters.—Obtain, if possible, interpreters for the com- pany. Constant misunderstandings arise from want of knowledge of the language. Water Supply.—The system of sending ioo doolie bearers, all to act as carriers, is wretched. At least four extra men per cent are needed as water-carriers. Ko allowance of this kind is made, and it causes great inconvenience. These water- carriers supply water to the bearers and the sick on the march. Quartermaster-sergeant.—A sergeant is needed with each ioo men as a kind of quartermaster-sergeant, to draw the men’s rations, &c. There is the greatest want of organiza- tion in all these matters. Fatigue Work.—Iveep the bearers constantly employed, at various camp fatigues if no marching dates are ordered. Conservancy.—The moment camp is reached, tell off at least three men per ioo as conservancy fatigue to dig latrines for the men. Mark the place by a flag or tree, and punish rigorously all not using the place. This is very important. Bathing Parades and Clothes Washing.—Do not forget these important matters. Vermin are the curse of an army in the field, and natives are, of course, very liable to such a condition. The only remedy is frequent washing. Instruction.—Doolie bearers soon pick up the routine of hospital work if carefully lectured by those speaking their