Royal college of veterinary surgeons' war memorial fund and library

The Army Veterinary Corps (AVC) was formed in 1903 following pressure to reform the Army Veterinary Services after the enormous animal losses incurred in the South African War (1899-1902). In 1906 the Corps combined with the Army Veterinary Department and in 1907 Major General Sir Frederick Smith became Director General and set about reorganising the force and introducing modern veterinary methods and equipment.