Stretchers Not Available - John Rickett

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Mrs Roderick informed me of this book by John Rickett who is the son of Dr James Rickett, originally a GP near Portsmouth. On being called up he served as a Medical Officer on the island of Vis, Yugoslavia, with No 2 Commando, who were under the command of Brigadier Tom Churchill, along with his brother Jack.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stretchers-Not-Available-Wartime-Rickett/dp/1467008982

That has just been added to my wish list...
Think I know someone else who may be after it too...

Nick

If you mean me, Nick, I've just ordered it. Thanks Geoff and Mrs. Roderick.

- Janet

Bob Bishop wrote:If you mean me, Nick, I've just ordered it. Thanks Geoff and Mrs. Roderick.

- Janet

Yes I did mean you Janet... :D
I've just read a short excerpt - looks an interesting read

Nick

Over the course of the summer I have had a couple of visits with Janet and she kindly loaned me this book and another one called Island of Terrible Friends by Bill Strutton.

They both are mainly about setting up a Hospital on Vis with very minimal supplies . There are several references to #2 Commando raids and dealing with the wounded ,interspersed with a few names , not just of the commanding officers but regular ranks as well .

I thoroughly enjoyed both books and can recommend them particularly to those with an interest in # 2 Commando

Lindsay