Harley Street - Bayeux July 1944

Mac26 · Nov 25, 2021

Stan Kliszowski said: ↑

Hi, i grew up and i am actually living in the very place where the 10 CGH and 73 BGH were located.

I was almost unaware of the very existence of these hospitals until recently. My parents knew that there had been a hospital during WW2, because they had Canadian visitors about 30 years ago, knocking at our gate, and explaining that they had been working in the hospital during WW2 after the D day, and showing pictures.
We did not know more until one month ago, when my sister met by some coincidence a 79year old french man who was living in our house when he was 5.
We have invited last week to come back and visit the houses (there is a large mansion and a small house) and the park, and see the fields around.
It was quite interesting (and emotional) because he could actually remember everything and told us that things had not changed a lot. He produced some pics (e.g. Him as a little boy with a British doctor in front of the house, him getting a hair cut with the soldiers, tents...). He was able to locate everything and to describe the daily activities he had been witnessing 73 years before. Quite incredible!

With the documents, and knowing now the names of the field hospitals, my sister has started to reach out to official organizations keeping archives (they are starting to reply).

I confirm all your conclusions about the location and the D5. (I am currently sitting outside hearing the buzz of the traffic on the D5, between Bayeux and Littry). Btw, The house is called Le Cambray.

Today, I googled '10 CGH ww2' and ...I found this forum. I am of course pleased to share any information you may be interested in. Let me know if I can do anything. I actually really hope this will allow to find much much more!

All the best
Stan
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Hi Stan

I just found your post while researching the No 10 Canadian General Hospital.

my dad was stationed with the No 10 from 1943 until 1946.

I am trying to find out more about the areas and location of the hospital as I am planning a trip to England, France and Belgium, the places he was stationed

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