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Three Belgian hospital patients in the garden
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Three Belgian hospital patients in the garden
Three Belgian hospital patients sitting on a grass bank in the garden at Quex Park. The man on the left is holding something - a letter or photograph perhaps and the other two are looking at it. At the back is Sgt Emile Verheyen from Ghent, a patient between 14 November 1914 and 29 March 1915. He was married to a Belgian girl in Ramsgate in 1916. The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment. The Commandant was Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) of Quex Park, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Date: 1914
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This poignant photograph captures a moment of respite and camaraderie among three Belgian hospital patients at Quex Park in 1914. The man on the left, identified as Sgt. Emile Verheyen from Ghent, holds a cherished letter or photograph, while his companions intently study its contents. The trio sits on a grassy bank in the hospital's garden, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Quex Park VAD Hospital, run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, opened its doors on October 15, 1914, providing care to wounded soldiers and civilians during World War I. The hospital was commanded by Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton, the founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum and a prominent figure in the area. The hospital remained operational until its closure on January 31, 1919. Sgt. Verheyen, a patient between November 14, 1914, and March 29, 1915, met and married a Belgian girl in Ramsgate in 1916. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these brave individuals, who found solace and support amidst the hardships of war. The image stands as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find hope and connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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