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Fanny and Dora Watson, Kent / 178
Fanny (right) and Dora (left) Watson. Taken at the Houghton photographic studio. The Watson Fanny Watson is wearing three War Service Bar stripes on her left arm. This indicates that the photograph was taken no earlier than November 1917. The Bar could be earned by serving an aggregate of 2, 688 hours in the first year (i.e. less than 13 months) and 2, 496 hours in subsequent years but could not be obtained prior to the thirteen or twelve month period being up. Fanny & Dora Watson in 1911 lived with their mother Catherine in Birchington and had private income. Late in 1917 Dora Watson married and became Mrs D. Danielson. She continued to work at Quex Park VAD Hospital. Fanny Watson worked a total of 10, 898 hours and Dora Danielson worked 10, 249 hours during their service at the hospital. 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: circa 1918
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Dora Earlier Earned Fanny Houghton Hours Month Months Obtained Photographic Prior Serving Stripes Subsequent Taken Thirteen Twelve Watson Years Aggregate Year
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Fanny and Dora Watson: Two Devoted Volunteers of Quex Park VAD Hospital This evocative photograph captures the determination and dedication of Fanny and Dora Watson, two remarkable women who served at the Quex Park Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) Hospital during World War I. The image, taken at the Houghton photographic studio, showcases Fanny on the right, proudly displaying three War Service Bar stripes on her left arm. These stripes indicate that the photograph was taken no earlier than November 1917, signifying Fanny's significant contribution to the war effort. Fanny and Dora, who resided with their mother Catherine in Birchington prior to the war, came from a privileged background with a private income. However, their sense of duty and compassion led them to volunteer at the Quex Park VAD Hospital. Late in 1917, Dora married and became Mrs. D. Danielson, continuing her service at the hospital alongside her husband. The Watson sisters' commitment to their roles was unwavering. Fanny worked an impressive total of 10,898 hours, while Dora Danielson contributed 10,249 hours during their time at the hospital. The Quex Park VAD Hospital, run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, opened on 15 October 1914, and closed on 31 January 1919. The Commandant of the hospital was Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton of Quex Park, who founded the Powell-Cotton Museum. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the countless individuals who selflessly dedicated their time and energy to the care of wounded soldiers during the First World War. Fanny and Dora Watson's story is a testament to their courage, commitment, and the enduring spirit of volunteerism that defined the war effort.
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