CARE OF THE WOUNDED.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16943, 31 August 1918, Page 8

CARE OF THE WOUNDED.

WALTON-ON-THAMES HOSPITAL. Tub New Zetland No. 2 General Hospital at Walton-on-Thames is the subject of praiso in a letter written to a Waikato resident by the Rev. James E. Walker, of Great Yarmouth, England. Mr. Walker visited the hospital to see his son, Private J. J. Walker, who left Auckland with the twenty-seventh reinforcements, and .died of wounds on April 4 last. The writer says:— was greatly impressed with the wonderful efficiency of the hospital. The headquarters aro in a gentleman's large mansion, situated in a beautiful park, well timbered, and sloping down to the River Thames, one of the loveliest, snots in England. "Temporary wards are built in the park, containing, in all, 1600 beds. The. ward in which mv son was contained 60. Everything seemed well organised, and all was working with the most perfect smoothness. I was told that all the surgeons, nurses, and attendants were from the Dominion. I could not help but think what a glorious sight it was to see so many people—doctors and nurses—going about their' work, silently almost, with bright, cheerful faces, and willing attention, and all engaged upon' works of mercy. New Zealand may be well proud of her care for her stricken soldiers, and the Motherland may well be grateful. 'I am very grateful for the care and j attention bestowed upon my son."