The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.
The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “Canadian Red Cross ‘visitor’ works among Canadian soldiers in England. Picture shows Miss Rosemary Severs, a Canadian Red Cross ‘visitor’ in a Canadian hospital “somewhere in England”, distributing library books to convalescent patientsin the hospitals ward. In the picture are seen Cpl. L.Giroux, of Kelvingston, Sask.; Pte W.Dwyer of St. Margaret’s, N.B.; Pte. M.Maxey, of Chatham, Ont; Pte. L.Doiron, of Matapedia, Quebec; Pte. J.Bleis, of Quebec; Pte. W.C.Perlick, of Reindeer, Alberta; and Gunner J.R.Johnston, of Wingham, Ontario.”
In September 1939, six Canadian General Hospitals existed across Canada. In a military context, Canadian General Hospitals consisted of trained Canadian staff, transported overseas to run established hospitals supporting troops across Europe. Most hospitals treated Canadian casualties, but some also cared for British and allied troops and civilians. The location of the hospital shown in this photograph is unknown; it may be the No. 5 Canadian Hospital at Taplow, Buckinghamshire. See also MED01/01/3346-3351 and MED01/01/3353-3354. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.
This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited
Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley
Military Hospital, Hospital Ward, Second World War, Health And Welfare
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