The Museum of Military Medicine

The Museum of Military Medicine The army has been at the forefront of medical, dental,veterinary and nursing care since 1660.

The museum tells the story of army medicine and healthcare, human and animal, from the English Civil War to the current day, as Army Medical Services personnel continue to serve across the globe as part of the British Army. The museum shows the contribution made by the army in these four sciences.

Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) and associated military medical units have played a recurring role i...
15/09/2026

Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) and associated military medical units have played a recurring role in civic traditions . However, detailed records of a QARANC appearance specifically in the 1971 Lord Mayor’s Show are limited, particularly when compared with the more consistently documented participation of the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) and affiliated field hospitals in subsequent years.

To echo the theme of Heritage Open Days—“Everyday Histories”—this week, we have selected a couple of pictures from our c...
12/09/2026

To echo the theme of Heritage Open Days—“Everyday Histories”—this week, we have selected a couple of pictures from our collection that offer a glimpse into everyday life in those days. We hope they will resonate with you.

During the Second World War, the British Ministry of Health and the War Office launched extensive campaigns to recruit voluntary blood donors. Rather than requiring citizens to travel to hospitals, converted vans and lorries travelled directly to market towns and high streets, making blood donation more convenient and encouraging more people to donate.

Do you have any memories that you would like to share with us?

The pen truly is mightier than the sword with these wonderful hand drawn pen sketches by the Robert Coles RAMC. Robert s...
10/09/2026

The pen truly is mightier than the sword with these wonderful hand drawn pen sketches by the Robert Coles RAMC. Robert served for 11 years with the RAMC, who then went on to become a physiotherapist in Woolich.

Robert was an accomplished artist and he drew these by hand with nothing more than a pen in 1958 whilst stationed at Crookham. He later obtained a BA degree in art and we can see why!

Look what we found in the archives, it was removed from the back of a 1964 Childrens magazine 👀
07/09/2026

Look what we found in the archives, it was removed from the back of a 1964 Childrens magazine 👀

The following are answers to the post dated 31 August.
03/09/2026

The following are answers to the post dated 31 August.

Have you enjoyed our recent posts about military medals? If so, why not take a closer look at what makes each medal uniq...
02/09/2026

Have you enjoyed our recent posts about military medals? If so, why not take a closer look at what makes each medal unique?

By examining their shape, colours and engraved text, we can uncover the stories behind them.

To get started, see if you can identify the key parts of a medal. Using the words provided in the image below, label each part from A to E.

We'll reveal the answers and explain the purpose of each part on 5 Sept!

We’d love to hear from anyone who could help give this photo more context.One on our volunteer thinks the gentleman on t...
31/08/2026

We’d love to hear from anyone who could help give this photo more context.

One on our volunteer thinks the gentleman on the right to be Lieutenant-General Sir William Cameron Moffat (Major General when this photo was taken)

We think the writing on the cup says "presented by Mr and Mrs Preston.... RAMC/RADC... Ken Preston Memorial Cup for...."

Ken Preson was killed on the Sir Gallahad during the Falklands War. We'd love to know more about this trophy, what it was given for and whether anyone knows the wherebaouts of it today, and the name of the inividual on the left.

Please share any information you may have in the comments, thank you!

When Germany invaded France and the Low Countries on 10 May 1940, Captain J. R. O. Thompson, RAMC, served aboard HM Hosp...
29/08/2026

When Germany invaded France and the Low Countries on 10 May 1940, Captain J. R. O. Thompson, RAMC, served aboard HM Hospital Ship Paris during the Dunkirk evacuation. He later joined HM Hospital Ship St David, which supported the Allied invasions of Sicily, Salerno, and Anzio between 1943 and 1944.

On the night of 24 January 1944, St David was bombed and sank off Anzio. Thompson organised the evacuation of the seriously wounded before returning below deck to stay with a trapped casualty. He remained with the wounded man and went down with the ship.

Each year on August 26 is 'International Dog Day' an annual observance to recognise the contribution of dogs in our ever...
26/08/2026

Each year on August 26 is 'International Dog Day' an annual observance to recognise the contribution of dogs in our everday lives. The British Army has a long tradition of working with Military Working Dogs and today highly trained dogs assist in protection, detection and tracking.

We have launced a special online exhibition on our website recognising the contribution of man's best friend. Take a walkies over to our website to have a look 🐶

https://www.museumofmilitarymedicine.org.uk/galleries/military-working-dogs

We found these rules for nurses from the Standing Orders of St. Thomas Hospital. These rules have the date 1699-1752 sta...
24/08/2026

We found these rules for nurses from the Standing Orders of St. Thomas Hospital. These rules have the date 1699-1752 stamped on the bottom but we think the linen was made much later, perhaps as fun memento to these historic rules.

I am sure our upstanding past and present nurses and medical practioners would never break any of these rules 😇

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The Museum Of Military Medicine/DMS Whittington
Aldershot
WS149PY

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm

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+441252523176

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