Condition is commensurate with age, 109 years old. Original Letter dated 25. 6. 17 This document records the decision of an army medical board assembled at Welsh Hospital, Netley regarding an officer, in this case, war poet, 2^nd Lieutenant, Wilfred Owen,  (Corps) 5/attd.2 /Manchesters. Signed by The Commanding Officer Lt. Col. H.G. Cook (R.A.M.C.),

In March 1917 he fell down a well at Bouchoir, and was momentarily stunned. He was under Medical treatment for 3 weeks, and then resumed duty. About the middle of April he was blown up by a shell explosion while he was asleep. On May 1^st. he was observed to be shaky and tremulous, and his conduct and manner were [peculiar], and his memory was confused. The R.M.O. sent him to No.41 Sty. [Stationary Hospital], Gailly where he was under observation and treatment by Capt. Brown R.A.M.C. Neurological Specialist for a month. On 7/6/17 he was transferred to No.1 G.H. [General Hospital] Etretat, and on 16/6/17 to the Welsh Hospital Netley. There is little abnormality to be observed but he seems to be of a highly strung temperament. He has slept well while here. He leaves Hospital to-day transferred to Craig Lockhart War Hospital, Edinburgh for special observation and treatment.

premier English World War I poet known for his unflinching, realistic depictions of trench warfare and the psychological horrors of combat. His work, including "Dulce et Decorum Est" and "Anthem for Doomed Youth," challenged romanticized views of war. He was killed in action just one week before the 1918 Armistice.

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