From Hell Island To Hay Fever: The Life of Dr Bill Frankland
When celebrating his 106th birthday, Dr Bill Frankland was asked why he had lived to such an age. His reply was quite straightforward, 'Because I have been so near to death so many times.
This is the biography of a truly remarkable man. Growing up in the Lake District, he qualified as a doctor in 1938. A year later he joined the Army, and served his country throughout World War 2. It was only the toss of a coin which saved him from certain death in Singapore in February 1942. Imprisoned on Hell Island he suffered terribly under his Japanese captors. After the war he decided not to talk about his experiences. Instead, focussing on his career in medicine, he worked for Sir Alexander Fleming, developed the pollen count and helped thousands of patients suffering from hay fever. An internationally acclaimed expert, he has treated presidents and paupers around the world.
Using his own words, this book tells the story of an outstanding doctor, one who has lived through two world wars, served his King and Country and made major contributions to medicine.
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From Hell Island To Hay Fever: The Life of Dr Bill Frankland
When celebrating his 106th birthday, Dr Bill Frankland was asked why he had lived to such an age. His reply was quite straightforward, 'Because I have been so near to death so many times.
This is the biography of a truly remarkable man. Growing up in the Lake District, he qualified as a doctor in 1938. A year later he joined the Army, and served his country throughout World War 2. It was only the toss of a coin which saved him from certain death in Singapore in February 1942. Imprisoned on Hell Island he suffered terribly under his Japanese captors. After the war he decided not to talk about his experiences. Instead, focussing on his career in medicine, he worked for Sir Alexander Fleming, developed the pollen count and helped thousands of patients suffering from hay fever. An internationally acclaimed expert, he has treated presidents and paupers around the world.
Using his own words, this book tells the story of an outstanding doctor, one who has lived through two world wars, served his King and Country and made major contributions to medicine.
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From Hell Island To Hay Fever: The Life of Dr Bill Frankland

From Hell Island To Hay Fever: The Life of Dr Bill Frankland

by Paul Watkins
From Hell Island To Hay Fever: The Life of Dr Bill Frankland

From Hell Island To Hay Fever: The Life of Dr Bill Frankland

by Paul Watkins

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When celebrating his 106th birthday, Dr Bill Frankland was asked why he had lived to such an age. His reply was quite straightforward, 'Because I have been so near to death so many times.
This is the biography of a truly remarkable man. Growing up in the Lake District, he qualified as a doctor in 1938. A year later he joined the Army, and served his country throughout World War 2. It was only the toss of a coin which saved him from certain death in Singapore in February 1942. Imprisoned on Hell Island he suffered terribly under his Japanese captors. After the war he decided not to talk about his experiences. Instead, focussing on his career in medicine, he worked for Sir Alexander Fleming, developed the pollen count and helped thousands of patients suffering from hay fever. An internationally acclaimed expert, he has treated presidents and paupers around the world.
Using his own words, this book tells the story of an outstanding doctor, one who has lived through two world wars, served his King and Country and made major contributions to medicine.

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ISBN-13: 9781785452666
Publisher: Brown Dog Books
Publication date: 10/16/2018
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 15 MB
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About the Author

Paul Watkins is a veterinary surgeon who has, in recent years, been fortunate to pursue a career as a historian and biographer. He has a lifelong interest in both medical and military history and has written widely in both fields. His previous biographical works include Midget Submarine Commander, The Life of Godfrey Place VC, in which it was noted that '...he displays great dexterity in using extensive research and primary sources to produce a very readable account'. He has been extremely privileged to have the opportunity to work closely with Bill Frankland over several years to produce From Hell Island to Hay Fever. He lives in Sandford, Somerset.
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