Amputees playing bowls during convalescence in the gardens of Dover House in 1918 (b/w photo)

Amputees playing bowls during convalescence in the gardens of Dover House in 1918 Photograph, World War One (1914-1918), 1918. From a photograph album compiled by Second Lieutenant Cyril Edwards (1893-1978) Edwards was a member of the 2/7th Battalion The Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) was wounded in action in July 1917 when he stood on a hand grenade to save the life of his NCO. Edward’s foot was blown off, but he became the first officer to receive and survive a blood transfusion at a front line hospital. He was awarded the Distinguised Service Order (DSO) for his bravery. Edwards was admitted to Dover House in 1918.