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Percy Blow, 35, Groom of chambers

Occupation or role: Groom of chambers
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 24 Aug 1915
Date of death: 15 Sep 1915
Disease (transcribed): Aortic reflux. Dilated and hypertrophied heart. Mitral and tricuspid reflux from dilatation. Hydrothorax and ascites
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Hydrothorax (Lung); Ascites (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: He complained of breathlessness and palpitations of heart for two months.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, adrenals, kidneys and alimentary canal
Type of incident: n/a

John Wren, 35, Soldier

Occupation or role: Soldier
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 18 Jul 1915
Date of death: 19 Jul 1915
Disease (transcribed): Lobar pneumonia. Chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. Gummata of liver and spleen
Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung); Tuberculosis (Lung); Gummata (Liver); Gummata (Spleen); Syphilis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient was admitted in a very critical condition on the 5th or 6th day of an attack of lobar pneumonia.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, adrenals, kidneys and alimentary canal
Type of incident: n/a

Francis Athfield, 50, Porter

Occupation or role: Porter
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 6 Jul 1915
Date of death: 15 Jul 1915
Disease (transcribed): Lobar pneumonia. Dilated heart. Mitral and tricuspid reflux. Chronic pulmonary tuberculosis
Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung); Disease (Heart); Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient had had a chronic cough for four years. During the last three weeks he had felt much more run down and the cough had been worse.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, bladder and alimentary canal
Type of incident: n/a

Herbert Wallace, 49, No occupation

Occupation or role: No occupation
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 19 Apr 1915
Date of death: 6 Jun 1915
Disease (transcribed): Cerebral softening from old thrombosis. Hemiplegia and aphasia. Pneumococcal meningitis. Terminal lobar pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Softening (Brain); Thrombosis (Brain); Hemiplegia (Brain); Aphasia (Brain); Meningitis (Brain); Pneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: n/a
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: Since 1909 the patient had had a succession of strokes, each followed by paralyses.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal, skull and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Lilian Birrell, 1 year 1 month, [Daughter of] Labourer

Occupation or role: [Daughter of] Labourer
Age: 1 year 1 month
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 3 May 1915
Date of death: 5 May 1915
Disease (transcribed): Tuberculous broncho-pneumonia. Generalised tuberculosis
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Tuberculosis (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The child had an attack of measles a month ago. Since then she had a cough which did not improve.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, thymus, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, stomach and bones
Type of incident: n/a

Gladys Nix, 5 months , [Daughter of] Soldier

Occupation or role: [Daughter of] Soldier
Age: 5 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 4 May 1915
Date of death: 4 May 1915
Disease (transcribed): Broncho-pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Bronchopneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: The child had had a cough for a week. During the last twenty four hours she had been languid, had refused feeds, and had become increasingly short of breath.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No necropsy
Type of incident: n/a

Zena Whitchurch , 3, [Daughter of] Waiter

Occupation or role: [Daughter of] Waiter
Age: 3
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 6 Apr 1915
Date of death: 7 Apr 1915
Disease (transcribed): Acute bronchitis. Broncho-pneumonia. Heart failure
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Failure (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: About March 1st the child had an attack of measles. She made a good recovery but on March 16th she developed a cough and became short of breath.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No necropsy
Type of incident: n/a

Albert Eagles, 9 weeks , [Son of] Butler

Occupation or role: [Son of] Butler
Age: 9 weeks
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 28 Mar 1915
Date of death: 31 Mar 1915
Disease (transcribed): Acute bronchitis. Congenital heart disease
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Congenital disease (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: The child was admitted with severe bronchitis. There was also an irreducible inguinal hernia which it was thought might become strangulated.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No necropsy
Type of incident: n/a

Frederick Challis, 9 months , [Son of] Soldier

Occupation or role: [Son of] Soldier
Age: 9 months
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 23 Mar 1915
Date of death: 28 Mar 1915
Disease (transcribed): Influenzal meningitis. Cystitis. Atrophic left kidney and hydronephrosis. Aspiration pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Influenza (Respiratory tract); Meningitis (Brain); Cystitis (Bladder); Atrophy (Kidney); Hydronephrosis (Kidney); Pneumonia, aspiration (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The child vomited and refused feeds. Since then he had been irritable, had lost appetite and frequently cried out.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, stomach and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Laura Chick, 3, [Daughter of] Labourer

Occupation or role: [Daughter of] Labourer
Age: 3
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 24 Mar 1915
Date of death: 28 Mar 1915
Disease (transcribed): Broncho-pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Bronchopneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: For ten days the child had had malaise and been very drowsy. During the last eight days the appetite had been bad, there had been occasional vomiting and a rather severe cough.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No necropsy
Type of incident: n/a

Peter White, 58, Porter

Occupation or role: Porter
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 10 Mar 1915
Date of death: 12 Mar 1915
Disease (transcribed): Growth in thyroid gland. Growth of pleura. Haemothorax. Mitral disease. Aortic valve sclerosis
Disease (standardised): Tumour (Thyroid gland); Tumour (Pleura); Haemothorax (Lung); Disease (Heart); Sclerosis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient had had a cough, with increasing dyspnoea for three months.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, lungs, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, prostate and alimentary canal
Type of incident: n/a

Winifred Buckley, 12 days , [Daughter of] Window cleaner

Occupation or role: [Daughter of] Window cleaner
Age: 12 days
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 10 Feb 1915
Date of death: 11 Feb 1915
Disease (transcribed): Capillary bronchitis. Broncho-pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Bronchopneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The child had lost appetite for two days and had a bad cough.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, thymus, heart, abdomen, liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, bladder and alimentary canal
Type of incident: n/a

Winifred Sayers, 7, [Daughter of] Motor driver

Occupation or role: [Daughter of] Motor driver
Age: 7
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 9 Feb 1915
Date of death: 9 Feb 1915
Disease (transcribed): Meningitis ? Influenzal
Disease (standardised): Meningitis (Brain); Influenza (Respiratory tract)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient had been ailing for a week and was said to have had a fall a week ago. She complained of headache and malaise.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, alimentary canal and brain
Type of incident: n/a

Albert Mood, 13, [Son of] Labourer

Occupation or role: [Son of] Labourer
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 2 Dec 1914
Date of death: 13 Jan 1915
Disease (transcribed): Complete coarctation of the isthmus aorta. Aortic reflux (two cusps only). Ductus botalli closed. Infarction of lungs, spleen and kidneys. Pneumothorax
Disease (standardised): Coarctation (Arteries); Disease (Heart); Infarction (Lung); Infarction (Spleen); Infarction (Kidney); Pneumothorax (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: He was originally admitted with Acute Rheumatism. Later he developed Pericarditis, and aortic reflux with dilatation of the left ventricle was noted.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder and alimentary canal
Type of incident: n/a

Emily Coleshill, 18 months , [Daughter of] Hawker

Occupation or role: [Daughter of] Hawker
Age: 18 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 16 Nov 1914
Date of death: 13 Jan 1915
Disease (transcribed): Diphtheria of nose and larynx. Broncho-pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Diphtheria (Nose); Diphtheria (Larynx); Bronchopneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: The child, who was subject to recurring attacks of bronchitis, had been ill since November 13th, with fever, cough, coryza and dyspnoea.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No necropsy
Type of incident: n/a

John Baird, 20, Lift attendant

Occupation or role: Lift attendant
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Jan 1915
Date of death: 12 Jan 1915
Disease (transcribed): Acute on chronic bronchitis with emphysema. Broncho pneumonia. Asthma
Disease (standardised): Bronchitis (Lung); Emphysema (Lung); Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Asthma (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient, who had had a cough for a long time, had an acute attack of dyspnoea for three days, the sputum being tenacious and containing streaks of blood.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, alimentary canal and intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Jane Hebditch, 56, Caretaker

Occupation or role: Caretaker
Age: 56
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 18 Nov 1914
Date of death: 31 Dec 1914
Disease (transcribed): Malignant disease of peritoneum and pleura. Primary in the uterus. Pleurisy and peritonitis with much effusion
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Abdomen); Cancer (Pleura); Cancer (Uterus); Pleurisy (Pleura); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Effusion (Abdomen)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient had suffered from dyspnoea, pleural effusion, debility and abdominal enlargement.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, abdomen, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, adrenals, alimentary canal and pelvic organs
Type of incident: n/a

Rebecca Legassick, 2, [Child of] Soldier

Occupation or role: [Child of] Soldier
Age: 2
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 6 Nov 1914
Date of death: 18 Dec 1914
Disease (transcribed): Septic broncho-pneumonia. Empyema (drained)
Disease (standardised): Sepsis (Systemic); Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Empyema (Pleura)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The child was drowsy, feverish, had rapid breathing and had an epileptiform convulsion two days before admission.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, gall bladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, adrenals, bladder, alimentary canal and neck
Type of incident: n/a

Violet Dennis, 13 months, [Child of] Labourer

Occupation or role: [Child of] Labourer
Age: 13 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 Nov 1914
Date of death: 23 Nov 1914
Disease (transcribed): Measles. Broncho-pneumonia
Disease (standardised): Measles (Systemic); Bronchopneumonia (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: On November 13th the child had a cold, with coryza and slight cough. On the morning of admission she was feverish, and a morbilliform eruption appeared on the face, chest, abdomen and limbs.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No necropsy
Type of incident: n/a

Alice Cursue, 42, [Wife of] Soldier

Occupation or role: [Wife of] Soldier
Age: 42
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 14 Jul 1914
Date of death: 19 Nov 1914
Disease (transcribed): Chronic nephritis. Pericarditis. Fibroid heart. Hydrothorax. Ascites. Anasarca. Cardiac aneurysm
Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney); Pericarditis (Heart); Fibrosis (Heart); Hydrothorax (Lung); Ascites (Abdomen); Oedema (Systemic);Aneurysm (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: For four months this woman had become increasingly short of breath on exertion and had palpitations. The abdomen became larger and the legs swelled.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, adrenals, kidneys, bladder, urethra, uterus and adnexa, stomach and intestines
Type of incident: n/a

Emily Barton, 65, Widow

Occupation or role: Widow
Age: 65
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 10 Sep 1914
Date of death: 2 Oct 1914
Disease (transcribed): Dilated heart. Mitral reflux. Bronchitis and emphysema. Paget’s disease of nipple
Disease (standardised): Disease (Heart); Bronchitis (Lung); Emphysema (Lung); Paget’s disease, mammary (Breast)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: n/a
Medical notes: The patient had long suffered from attacks of Bronchitis in the winter. Seven years before admission the right nipple became drawn in, followed by bleeding and inflammation. She was admitted with a view to improving the chest condition before removing the breast.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: No necropsy
Type of incident: n/a

Emily Homewood, 7 months, [Child of] Labourer

Occupation or role: [Child of] Labourer
Age: 7 months
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 24 Aug 1914
Date of death: 24 Aug 1914
Disease (transcribed): Gastro-enteritis. Acute bronchitis. Emphysema
Disease (standardised): Gastroenteritis (Gastrointestinal tract); Bronchitis (Lung); Emphysema (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The child was admitted in a very precarious condition from exhaustion caused by diarrhoea and vomiting. The child had been healthy whilst breast fed up to three days previously. The mother stopped feeding him owing to her other child being ill, and gave the child cows milk.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, thymus, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, alimentary canal, gullet, mouth and stomach
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Stovell, 1 year 4 months, [Child of] Dealer

Occupation or role: [Child of] Dealer
Age: 1 year 4 months
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 13 Jul 1914
Date of death: 15 Jul 1914
Disease (transcribed): Broncho-pneumonia. Bronchiectasis. Capillary bronchitis. Purulent pyelitis. Cystitis. Gastritis. Colitis
Disease (standardised): Bronchopneumonia (Lung); Bronchiectasis (Lung); Bronchitis (Lung); Suppuration (Kidney); Pyelitis (Kidney); Cystitis (Bladder);Gastritis (Stomach) ; Colitis (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: During the preceding three months, there had been rapid wasting, attacks of gastroenteritis and also a purulent discharge from the eyes.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, alimentary canal and bones
Type of incident: n/a

Charles Lewis, 55, House decorator

Occupation or role: House decorator
Age: 55
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 6 May 1914
Date of death: 20 Jun 1914
Disease (transcribed): Chronic nephritis (granular kidney) Subacute tubal nephritis. Ascites. Hydrothorax
Disease (standardised): Nephritis (Kidney); Ascites (Abdomen); Hydrothorax (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: For some years he had had increased frequency of micturition, especially at night, with polyuria.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, larynx, thyroid, pericardium, heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, adrenals, kidneys and alimentary canal
Type of incident: n/a

Thomas Waite, 28, Labourer

Occupation or role: Labourer
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 18 May 1914
Date of death: 18 Jun 1914
Disease (transcribed): Fibrosis of lungs (pneumokoniosis) Bronchiectasis. Miliary tubercle. Tricuspid reflux. Ascites. Abscess outside and opening into appendix. Old peritonitis. Inflammation of appendix and ascending colon
Disease (standardised): Pneumoconiosis (Lung); Fibrosis (Lung); Tuberculosis (Lung); Disease (Heart); Ascites (Abdomen); Abscess (Appendix);Peritonitis (Abdomen) ; Inflammation (Appendix) ; Inflammation (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Rolleston, Humphry Davy
Medical examination performed by: Waller, Wathen Ernest
Post mortem examination performed by: Trevor, Robert Salusbury
Medical notes: The patient had cough and expectoration of phlegm for five months, with swelling of the legs.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Lungs, thyroid, pericardium, heart, abdomen, alimentary canal, liver, spleen, pancreas and kidneys
Type of incident: n/a

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