303 Station Hospital (Lilford Hall)

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The 303rd Station Hospital was a World War II hospital established in the grounds of Lilford Hall in Northamptonshire, England in September 1943 as a 750-bed hospital to provide medical attention to wounded men returning from combat. The hospital was expanded to a 1,500-bed hospital after D-day. The original commanding officer was Major Thompson followed by Colonels Smith, Abramson and Ragan. Seventy-five nurses had accommodations at the nearby Lilford Hall. The hospital was disbanded in May 1945.[1]

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  1. ^ Rogers, LtCol James T. "More 303rd Station Hospital Photos". Retrieved 22 September 2018.