noon
Ajo took the same route he had covered before , in the direction of Nieuport , but could not get within five miles of the town , which was now held by the Germans . From Furnes to the front the roads were packed with reinforcements and wagon trains bearing ammunition and supplies , and further progress with the ambulance was impossible . However , a constant stream of wounded flowed to the rear , some with first aid bandages covering their injuries , others as yet uncared for . Kelsey chose those whom he considered most in need of surgical care or skillful nursing , and by noon the ambulance was filled to overflowing . It was Jones who advised taking none of the fatally injured , as the army surgeons paid especial attention to these . The Americans could be of most practical use , the boy considered , by taking in charge such as had a chance to recover . So nine more patients were added to the ship 's colony on this occasion , all being delivered to the care of Dr. Gys without accident or delay -- a fact that rendered Ajo quite proud of his skillful driving .