Thriplow House Hospital
Military site
Picture source – Thomas W. Whitehead
Image courtesy of Thomas W. Whitehead for Historic Duxford Veterans’ File.
Object Number - UPL 15302 - Thriplow House about 1943, being used as a Hospital. Picture source – Thomas W. Whitehead
In 1939 Thriplow House was requisitioned and used as a convalescent hospital for British airmen. In 1943, following the stationing of the USAAF 78th Fighter Group at Duxford Airdrome, Thriplow House was turned over to the 78th FG and was used as a convalescent hospital for American airmen for the next two and a half years.
See more in “History of Thriplow House, Thriplow, Cambridgeshre, England.”, by Thomas W. Whitehead, 2000.
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Detailed History
See full details in “History of Thriplow House, Thriplow, Cambridgeshre, England.”, by Thomas W. Whitehead, 2000.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Highest Rank: Private First Class
- Role/Job: Medic / Ambulance Driver
Revisions
Place added added courtesy of Thomas W. Whitehead for Historic Duxford Veterans’ File, from “History of Thriplow House, Thriplow, Cambridgeshre, England.”, by Thomas W. Whitehead, 2000.
