The Indian Army in the New Forest in WW1
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- Regions:
- England, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £70.00 plus 20p per mile for travel to and from the venue.
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 25th January 2026
- Tagged:
- Ww1 | Indian Army | Wounds
The talk reviews the presence of the Indian army in the New Forest from 1914 to 1916. This covers the artillery units at Ashurst in 1914 and the Indians at the hospitals in Brockenhurst and Bournemouth and the Convalescent Depots at Barton on Sea and Milford on Sea. The talk will look at why the Indian wounded were brought to the New Forest, how they were treated, and how the Indians and the local residents interacted with each other.
Views: 7 | Enquiries: 0About Nick Saunders
I am a historian based in the New Forest, Hampshire. I am chairman of a local history society. I write history articles for publication. I work part time in a Hampshire military museum and I am a battlefield guide. I have a BA (Hons) and MA in history. I have been giving local and military history talks for ten years.
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