Main Dressing Stations

What were Main Dressing Stations?

Main Dressing Stations (MDS), were used to treat injuries that couldn't be dealt with near the front lines.

Where were Main Dressing Stations located?

Main Dressing Stations were located about 1,200m behind the Regimental Aid Posts.

Who worked at the Main Dressing Stations?

Main Dressing Stations had more staff than smaller posts:

• ❖ They were manned by ten medical officers.
• ❖ They also contained orderlies and, after 1915, sometimes nurses.

Where might an injured soldier be sent after the Main Dressing Station?

Severely wounded soldiers were sent from the Main Dressing Station to a Casualty Clearing Station.