Problem of Down-Graded Men

A new medical position was established on 9 May when Major Kirker was instructed to assume the duties of senior medical officer Maadi Camp. In addition to the supervision of regimental medical officers with base units, he was responsible to DDMS 2 NZEF for the administration of medical boarding at Maadi.

New forms were introduced at that time. Form NZEF 22 was printed and used from 12 May onwards in place of Form NZ 179 previously used for medical boarding, and Form NZEF 51 introduced to get confirmation from his unit of statements made by a man relating to injuries sustained in the forward areas.