Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Kent > Birchington
Photograph of a Belgian soldier
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Photograph of a Belgian soldier
Studio photograph of a Belgian soldier in uniform. He is seated, leaning on his elbow against a pillar. In his right hand is a cigarette in a holder. His left hand is bandaged. On the reverse is written Souvenir de Emile Verheyen, Sergent, 3rd Regt. De Ligne, Ostende, 15-1-15. Sgt Emile Verheyen from Ghent, was a patient at the Quex Park VAD Hospital between 14 November 1914 and 29 March 1915.He was suffering from a hand wound. 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: 1915
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14305146
© The Powell-Cotton Museum Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Bandaged Belgian Cigarette Closed Commandant Cotton Detachment Elbow Emile Founder Ghent Hannah Holder Leaning Ligne Major Opened Ostende Patient Percy Pillar Powell Regt Reverse Sergeant Sergent Souvenir Suffering Wound Written January Verheyen
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Fishes
> S
> Sergeant Major
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Kent
> Birchington
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant studio photograph captures the moment of respite for Sergeant Emile Verheyen of the 3rd Regiment of the Belgian Army, as he takes a break from his recovery at the Quex Park Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) Hospital in Birchington-on-Sea, England. Dated 15th January 1915, the image shows Sergeant Verheyen, a patient at the hospital between 14th November 1914 and 29th March 1915, seated with his elbow leaned against a pillar. His right hand cradles a cigarette in a holder, while his left hand, bandaged from a hand wound, rests in his lap. The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15th October 1914 and closed on 31st January 1919. It was run by the Kent/178, Birchington Detachment, with Commandant Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum, overseeing its operations. During its time in operation, the hospital provided essential care to thousands of wounded soldiers from various Allied forces, including the Belgian Army, like Sergeant Verheyen. The inscription on the reverse of the photograph reads 'Souvenir de Emile Verheyen, Sergent, 3rd Regt. De Ligne, Ostende.' This poignant memento serves as a testament to the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War and the vital role of hospitals like Quex Park in their recovery.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
