DOCUMENT 16225

By downloading this document, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions

A research paper written by student George Duncan which explores the development of the US Military Hospital at Wimpole Hall and how it linked to the evacuation of injured personnel from the European Theatre of Operations (ETO) from 1944-1945.

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Commanding Officer
Lieutenant Helen Pierson, an army nurse based at Wimpole Hall- an 8th Air Force hospital- near Bassingbourn, christens a B-17 Flying Fortress of the 91st Bomb Group named "Lady Helen of Wimpole" in her honour. Handwritten caption on reverse: '#4559 "Lady Helen of Wimpole".'
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Army Nurse

Locations

media-16225.pdf (1.9 MB) Document 16225 A research paper written by student George Duncan which explores the development of the US Military Hospital at Wimpole Hall and how it linked to the evacuation of injured personnel from the European Theatre of Operations (ETO) from 1944-1945.

Created entry for document sent to myself via Meldreth Local History Society.

  • Site type: Military site
  • Known as: Wimpole Park Military Hospital

Revisions

Date:
Contributorrossingtonj
ChangesCreated entry with caption
Sources

Created entry for document sent to myself via Meldreth Local History Society.