Photograph of a Belgian ex-patient

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Photograph of a Belgian ex-patient

Photograph of a Belgian soldier holding a copy of the newspaper Het Vaderland. Below the photograph is written Artieme Mettrie, Arme頂 elge, Guerre Artieme Mettrie was a patient at the Quex Park VAD Hospital from 14 November 1914 until the 13 May 1915. He had had a finger on his left hand amputated. He returned to active service in Belgium for the remainder of the War. His home was in Antwerp. 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: 1916

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Active Amputated Antwerp Armee Belge Belgian Below Closed Commandant Copy Cotton Detachment Finger Founder Guerre Hannah Major Newspaper Opened Patient Percy Photograph Powell Quex Remainder Returned Written January

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the determination and resilience of Artieme Mettrie, a Belgian soldier who endured the horrors of war and the loss of a finger on his left hand. The image shows Mettrie proudly holding a copy of Het Vaderland newspaper below which his name, rank, and period of treatment at the Quex Park VAD Hospital are inscribed. Artieme Mettrie was a patient at the hospital from November 14, 1914, until May 13, 1915. Despite his injury, he returned to active service in Belgium for the remainder of the war. The hospital, run by the Kent/178 Birchington Detachment, was located at Quex Park, the estate of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton and his wife Hannah Powell-Cotton. The hospital opened on October 15, 1914, and closed on January 31, 1919. Hannah Powell-Cotton, the Commandant, played a crucial role in providing care and support to soldiers during their recovery. This photograph is a testament to the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the Great War and the dedication of those who cared for them during their time of need.

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