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Westgate-on-Sea Voluntary Aid Detachment, Kent / 64
Westgate-on-Sea Voluntary Aid Detachment, Kent/64 outside the front door of Quex Park, Birchington, Kent UK. This detachment worked at Quex Park VAD Hospital for a month after the first patients were admitted on 15 October 1914. 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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This evocative photograph captures the dedication and sacrifice of the Westgate-on-Sea Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) No. 64 as they stood proudly outside the front door of Quex Park VAD Hospital in Birchington, Kent, UK. The hospital, run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, opened on 15 October 1914, just a month after the first patients were admitted. The Commandant of the detachment was Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) of Quex Park, who founded the Powell-Cotton Museum. During the First World War, Quex Park VAD Hospital played a vital role in providing medical care, rehabilitation, and recuperation for wounded soldiers. The volunteers worked tirelessly to attend to the needs of the patients, often under challenging conditions. This image, taken in 1916, shows the determination and commitment of these volunteers as they prepared to face another day of service. The hospital remained in operation until 31 January 1919, treating a total of over 1,500 patients during its existence. The VADs played a crucial role in supporting the war effort by providing essential medical care to the wounded soldiers, enabling them to recover and return to the front line or to their homes. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the volunteers of the Westgate-on-Sea VAD No. 64 and the vital role they played in the history of Quex Park VAD Hospital.
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