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The 7th New Jersey Infantry Hospital consists of a surgeon, a hospital steward, ambulance corps officer, quartermaster sergeant, and several nurses and orderlies. We also have a period ambulance with stretchers and crutches.
The Field Hospital
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We serve the brigade on two fronts. Our first duty is to care for the men on the field. When the weather is hot, we see to it that ice and extra water are available.
We also provide minor first aid. In case of an accident or serious health problem, we set the wheels in motion to get help on the field.
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Our second duty is to educate the public. We do a full scale medical demonstration which includes scenarios in everything from amputations to discovering a female in the ranks. We are as self-sufficient as a hospital would have been; in so much as we set up separate from the military camp and have our own mess area as well.
We are looking for additional members. The positions we would like to fill are assistant surgeon, stretcher bearers, laundress, and full-time patients. Full-time patients could consist of actual amputees or individuals with temporary or permanent health problems that would preclude them from participating on the field. We will gladly accept more nurses and orderlies as well. Join us and see action on and off the field of battle!
We will also accept donations of soon to be retired civil war clothing for use in the medical demonstrations.
For more information or to sign up contact: Michelle Catona at
973-338-7133 or email at mcatona@comcast.net
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