CAMC Overseas Hospitals
This section provides a detailed list of Canadian Overseas Hospitals during the Great War 1914 - 1919. C.A.M.C. Hospitals were broken down into the following categories:
- General Hospitals
- Stationary Hospitals
- Special Hospitals
- Convalescent Hospitals
- Miscellaneous Hospitals
- Minor Hospitals
General Hospitals
General hospitals in the First World War were originally equipped for 520 beds, but that number was increased to 1,040 in 1915 (Macphail 210) After 1915, bed capacity varied as necessary up to two thousand, whereas some hospitals had an even greater capacity in 1918 (Macphail 210).
General Hospital No. 1 (Macphail 210)
Organized Valcartier, 3-9-14
Salisbury Plain, 20-10-14 to 13-5-15
Etaples, 31-5-15 to 20-7-18
Trouville, 21-7-18 to 4-2-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel M. MacLaren
- Colonel C. F. Wylde
- Colonel R. M. Simpson
- Colonel J. A. Gunn
- Colonel W. H. Delaney
Matrons:
- V. C. Nesbitt
- E. Campbell.
General Hospital No. 2 (Macphail 211)
Organized Valcartier September, 1914
Salisbury Plain, 18-10-14 to 13-3-15
Le Tréport, 16-3-15 to 2-3-19.
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel J. W. Bridges
- Colonel K. Cameron
- Colonel G. S. Rennie
Matrons:
- E. C. Rayside
- H. E. Dulmage
- M. M. Goodeve
- F. Wilson.
General Hospital No. 3 (McGill University) (Macphail 211)
Organized Montreal, 5-3-15
Shorncliffe, England 16-5-15 to 16-6-15
Dannes-Camiers, France 19-6-15 to 5-1-16
Boulogne, France 6-1-16 to 29-5-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel H. S. Birkett
- Colonel J. M. Elder
- Colonel L. Drum
Matron: K. O. MacLatchy
General Hospital No. 4 (University of Toronto) (Macphail 211)
Organized Toronto, 25-3-15
Shorncliffe, 28-5-15 to 15-10-15
Salonika, Greece, 9-11-15 to 18-5-16
Kalamaria, 19-5-16 to 17-8-17
Basingstoke, 18-9-17 to 2-7-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonels J. A. Roberts
- W. B. Hendry
- H. C. Parsons
Matron: A. J. Hartley
General Hospital No. 5 (Macphail 211)
Organized Victoria, 30-5-15
Shorncliffe, 5-9-15 to 16-11-15
Salonika, Greece, 14-12-15 to 16-8-17
Liverpool, 13-10-17 to 15-8-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel E. C. Hart
- Colonel G. D. Farmer
- Colonel P. Burnett
Matrons:
- F. Wilson
- J. Matheson.
General Hospital No. 6 (Laval University) (Macphail 211)
Organized Montreal, Sept. 1915 as No. 6 Stationary Hospital
Shorncliffe, 10-4-16 to 1-7-16
St. Cloud, 10-7-16 to 4-8-16
Joinville-le-Pont, 5-8-16 to 17-1-17
Troyes, 18-1-17 to 20-6-18
Joinville -le-Pont, 21-6-18 to 10-5-19
Officer Commanding: Colonel G. E. Beauchamp
Matron: Y. Baudry
General Hospital No. 7 (Queen's University) (Macphail 211)
Originally No. 5 Stationary
Cairo, 26-1-16 to 10-4-16
Le Treport, 22-4-16 to 13-10-16
Etaples, 14-10-16 to 31-5-19
Officer Commanding: Colonel F. Etherington
Matrons:
- B. J. Willoughby
- G. Muldrew.
General Hospital No. 8 (Macphail 211)
Originally No. 4 Stationary
St. Cloud, 8-7-16 to 12-2-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel A. Mignault,
- Lieut. Colonel A. E. LeBel
- Colonel H. R. Casgrain
- Lieut. Colonel R. deL. Harwood
Matron: C. A. De Cormier
General Hospital No. 9 (Macphail 211)
Originally Shorncliffe Military Hospital
Shorncliffe 10-9-17 to 17-12-18
Kinmel Park, Ryhl, 17-12-18 to 26-6-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel E. G. Davis
- Colonel E. J. Williams
Matron: V. C. Nesbitt.
General Hospital No. 10 (Macphail 211)
Originally Kitchener Military Hospital
Brighton, 10-9-17 to 3-9-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel C. F. Wylde
- Colonel W. McKeown
Matrons:
- E. B. Ross
- M. Cornell
General Hospital No. 11 (Macphail 211-212)
Originally Moore Barracks Military Hospital
Shorncliffe, 13-9-17 to 20-9-19.
Officer Commanding: Colonel W. A. Scott
Matrons:
- E. C. Rayside
- B. L. Smellie
- E. C. Charleson
General Hospital No. 12 (Macphail 212)
Originally Bramshott Military Hospital
Bramshott, 12-10-17 to 23-9-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut-Colonel H. E. Kendall
- Colonel W. Webster
- Colonel H. M. Robertson
Matrons:
- G. Muldrew
- A. C. Strong
General Hospital No. 13 (Macphail 212)
Originally Hastings Military Hospital
Hastings 2-10-17 to 6-6-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel E. J. Williams
- Lieut-Colonel H. C. S. Elliott
Matrons:
- A. C. Strong
- J. Cameron-Smith
General Hospital No. 14 (Macphail 212)
Originally Eastbourne Military Hospital
Eastbourne, 10-9-17 to 23-10-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut-Colonel E. Seaborn
- Lieut-Colonel K. D. Panton
Matrons:
- J. Cameron-Smith
- B. J. Willoughby
General Hospital No. 15 (Macphail 212)
Originally Duchess of Connaught Canadian Red Cross Hospital
Taplow 10-9-17 to 15-9-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel W. L. Watt
- Colonel P. G. Goldsmith
Matron: E. Russell
General Hospital No. 16 (Macphail 212)
Originally Ontario Military Hospital
Orpington 10-9-17 to 20-9-19
Officer Commanding: Colonel D. W. McPherson
Matron
M. H. Smith
Stationary Hospitals:
“The original bed capacity of a stationary hospital was 200, enlarged to 400 in 1915. They varied according to the needs of the service from 400 to 650 beds with one of them, No. 3, reaching a capacity of 1,090 beds in 1918.” (Macphail 212)
Stationary Hospital No. 1 (Macphail 212)
Organized Valcartier, 15-9-14
Hampstead, 12-11-14 to 1-2-15
Wimereux, 3-3-15 to 28-7-15
Lemnos, 16-8-15 to 31-1-16
Salonika, Greece, 3-3-16 to 4-9-17
Hastings, 28-8-17 to 2-10-17 when it became No. 13 General Hospital
Officers Commanding
Lieut.-Colonel L. Drum
Lieut.-Colonel S. H. McKee
Lieut.-Colonel E. J. Williams
Matrons:
- E. M. Charleson
- L. Brock
Stationary Hospital No. 2 (Macphail 212)
Organized Valcartier, 6-9-14
Le Touquet, 27-11-14 to 20-10-15
Outreau, 21-10-15 to 1-4-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel A. T. Shillington
- Lieut.-Colonel J. T. Clarke
- Lieut.-Colonel G. D. Farmer
- Lieut.-Colonel D. Donald
- Lieut.-Colonel G. Clingan
- Lieut.-Colonel J. Hayes
Matrons:
- E. B. Ridley
- A. C. Strong
- J. Urquhart
- G. Pope
- S. C. Mclsaac
Stationary Hospital No. 3 (Macphail 212-213)
Organized London, 17-2-15
Moore Barracks 5-5-15 to 1-8-15
Lemnos, 17-8-15 to 6-2-16
Boulogne, 10-4-16 to 10-11-16
Doullens, 11-11-16 to 18-8-18
Rouen (closed) 19-8-18 to 7-10-18
Arques, 8-10-18 to 28-2-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel H. R. Casgrain
- Lieut.-Colonel E. G. Davis
- Lieut.-Colonel C. H. Reason
Matrons:
- J. B. Jaggard
- E. M. Wilson
Stationary Hospital No. 4 (Macphail 213)
Organized Montreal, 8-3-15
Tent Hospital Shorncliffe, 16-5-15 to 19-9-15
St. Cloud, 20-9-15 to 8-7-16 when it became No. 8 General Hospital
Officer Commanding: Lieut.-Colonel A. Mignault
Matrons:
- M. H. Casault
- C A. De Cormier
Stationary Hospital No. 5 (Queen's University) (Macphail 213)
Organized Kingston;
Tent Hospital St. Martin's Plain
Shorncliffe, 7-6-15 to 1-8-15
Cairo, 14-8-15 to 26-1-16, when it became No. 7 General Hospital, 26-1-16, and remained at Cairo
Officer Commanding: Lieut.-Colonel F. Etherington
Matron: B. J. Willoughby
Stationary Hospital No. 6 (Laval University) (Macphail 213)
Organized Montreal September 1915, but was immediately converted into No. 6 General Hospital
Stationary Hospital No. 7 (Dalhousie University)
Organized Halifax, 21-10-15
Shorncliffe Military Hospital, 10-1-16 to 16-6-16
le Havre, 19-6-16 to 30-12-16
Harfleur, 31-12-16 to 13-5-17
Arques, 14-5-17 to 18-4-18
Etaples, (closed) 19-4-18 to 23-5-18
Rouen, 24-5-18 to 21-9-18
Camiers, 22-9-18 to 23-2-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel J. Stewart
- Lieut.-Colonel E. V. Hogan
Matron: L. M. Hubley
Stationary Hospital No. 8 (University of Saskatchewan) (Macphail 213)
Organized Saskatoon 27-3-16
Canadian Military Hospital, Hastings, 1-1- 17 to 2-10-17
Canadian Special Hospital, Witley, 2-10-17 to 10-11-17 (closed for 1 month)
Camiers, 10-12-17 to 16-4-18
Charmes, 17-4-18 to 1-11-18
Rouen, (closed) 2-11-18 to 14-11-18
Dunkerque, 16-11-18 to 14-4-19
Officer Commanding: Lieut.-Colonel H. E. Munroe
Matron: J. Urgtihart
Stationary Hospital No. 9 (St. Francis Xavier University) (Macphail 213)
Organized Antigonish 3-3-16
Bramshott Military Hospital, 3-10-16 to 5-12-17
St. Omer, 12-12-17 to 19-4-18
Etaples, 20-4-18 to 9-9-18
Caraiers, 10-9-18 to 21-5-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut-Colonel R. C. McLeod
- Lieut-Colonel R. St. J. Macdonald
Matron: S. C. Mclsaac
Stationary Hospital No. 10 (Western University) (Macphail 213)
Organized London, 10-5-16
Seaford, 2-11-16 to 20-1-17
Eastbourne, 21-1-17 to 5-12-17
Calais, 25-12-17 to 16-4-19
Officer Commanding: Lieut.-Colonel E. Seaborn
Matron: H. E. Dulmage
Stationary Hospital No. 11 (Macphail 213-214)
Organized Vancouver, 9-10-18
Vladivostock 26-10-18 to 5-6-19. This hospital operated in Siberia, and
had a bed capacity together with its annexes of 575. It had no nursing sisters
Officer Commanding: Colonel J. L. Potter
Special Hospitals:
“There were four special hospitals in 1916. increasing to seven in 1918. These hospitals were for such cases as orthopaedic, tubercular, eye and ear, physiotherapy, and venereal. The bed capacity varied, according to the type of cases to be provided for.” (Macphail 214)
Granville Special Hospital (orthopaedic) (Macphail 214)
Ramsgate 28-9-15 to 18-10-17
Buxton, 19-10-17 to 17-9-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel W. L. Watt
- Colonel J. T. Clarke
- Colonel E. C. Hart
- Colonel M. MacLaren
Matrons:
- E. B. Ridley
- V. A. Tremaine
- M. E. Blott
Westcliffe Eye and Ear Hospital (Macphail 214)
Folkestone, 20-10-15 to 20-9-19
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel J. D. Courtenay
- Colonel S. H. McKee
Matrons:
- F. Grand
- Y. Baudry
- M. H. Casault
- F. Wilson
- J. T. Scott
Special Hospital (tubercular) (Macphail 214)
Lenham, 7-12-17 to 7-7-19.
Officer Commanding: Lieut.-Colonel W. M. Hart
Sister-in-charge:
A. M. Forrest
Special Hospital (venereal) (Macphail 214)
Etchinghill, 15-8-16 to 1-9-19
Officers Commanding:
- Major H. E. Paul
- Colonel W. T. M. MacKinnon
Special Hospital (venereal) (Macphail 214)
Witley, 25-8-17 to 3-10-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel H. E. Munroe
- Lieut.-Colonel L. C. Harris
- Colonel E. L. Stone
Petrograd Red Cross Hospital for Officers (Macphail 214)
Petrograd Hotel, London, 25-11-18 to 16-10-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel S. H. McCoy
- Lieut.-Colonel A. E. H. Bennett
Matron: E. B. Ross
Hospital for Officers (Macphail 214)
Hyde Park Place, London, 29-2-16 to 25-8-19. After this date it was affiliated with the Petrograd.
Officers Commanding:
- Captain T. A. Malloch
- Captain T. M. Creighton
- Major L. W. MacNutt
- Major P. G. Brown
- Major S. H. McCoy
- Lieut.-Colonel H. M. Robertson
Matrons:
- V. A. Tremaine
- L. G. Squire
- H. Graham
- D. Cotton
- E. B. Ross
Buxton Red Cross Special Hospital (Macphail 214)
Buxton, 1-2-16 to 26-3-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel H. D. Johnson
- Lieut.-Colonel F. Guest
- Lieut.-Colonel P. Burnett
Matrons:
- C. MacAlister
- E. Campbell
- F. Grand
- V. A. Tremaine
- M. H. Casault
- M. E. Blott
Convalescent Hospitals:
“Three convalescent hospitals having a total capacity of 770 beds were opened in 1915; the number rose to eight in 1918 with a capacity of 7,456 beds. The two largest were at Woodcote Park, Epsom with 3,900 beds; and Princess Patricia's Bexhill with 2,250 beds.” (Macphail 215)
Woodcote Park Convalescent Hospital (Macphail 215)
Epsom, 5-9-15 to 30-6-19
Officers Commanding:
- Captain E. C. Cole;
- Lieut.-Colonel: D. W. McPherson
- Lieut.-Colonel L. E. W. Irving
- Colonel F. Guest
Princess Patricia's Red Cross Convalescent Hospital (Macphail 215)
Ramsgate, 26-1-17 to 14-1-18
Bexhill, 15-1-18 to 18-8-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel S. W. Prowse
- Lieut.-Colonel A. J. MacKenzie
- Major C. B. Peat
- Colonel T. C. D. Bedell
Matrons:
- E. McCafferty
- E. De Merrall
Bearwood Convalescent Hospital (Macphail 215)
Wokingham, 20-9-15 to 24-7-19
Officer Commanding: Lieut-Colonel R. E. Wodehouse
Matron: J. Cameron-Smith
Sisters-in-Charge:
- N. F. Meiklejohn
- B. J. Blewett
- M. E. Mackenzie
- R. E. Pentland
- S. J. Robley
Bromley Convalescent Hospital (Macphail 215)
Bromley, 20-4-15 to 31-8-18
Officers Commanding:
- Major J. McCombe
- Major A. W. McPherson
- Major J. T. Hill
- Lieut.-Colonel J. L. Biggar
- Lieut.-Colonel J. R. Spier
- Lieut.-Colonel G. Royce
Hillingdon House, Canadian Convalescent Hospital (Macphail 215)
Uxbridge, 20-9-15 to 12-12-17
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel H. M. Robertson
- Lieut.-Colonel J. A. Sponagle
- Lieut.-Colonel W. Webster
- Lieut.-Colonel L. R. Murray
Sisters-in-Charge:
- J. Stronach
- B. F. Mattice
- F. E. M. McCallum
- M. E. Fletcher
- H. T. Meiklejohn.
Monks Horton Convalescent Hospital (Macphail 215)
Monks Horton 15 to 28-8-18 (closed for 5 months during 1916)
Officers Commanding:
- Captain T. Lyon
- Major D. B. Bentley
- Major F. Guest
- Lieut.-Colonel G. Clingan
King's Red Cross Convalescent Hospital (Macphail 215)
Bushey Park 31-12-15 to 2-9-19
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut-Colonel H. R. Casgrain
- Lieut-Colonel J. D. McQueen
- Lieut-Colonel A. L. Johnson
Sisters-in-Charge:
- E. L. Bell
- J. F. Andrews
- M. M. Fraser
- N. F. Meiklejohn
- B. J. Blewett
- M. E. Mackenzie
- R. E. Pentland
- S. J. Robley
Matron: J. McG. MacDonald
Officers' Convalescent Hospital (Macphail 215-216)
Matlock Bath, 5-3-18 to 12-9-19
capacity 210 beds
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel P. G. Goldsmith
- Lieut.-Colonel A. C. Rankin
- Lieut.-Colonel G. H. R. Gibson
- Lieut.-Colonel W. J. McAlister
Matron: E. McCafferty
Miscellaneous Hospitals:
“The majority of the hospitals mentioned in the following summary were English military hospitals taken over by Canadian personnel. After operating for a period under their original names they were reorganized into general hospitals. Their bed capacity varied from 1,000 to 3,250 including annexes. During the period before reorganization, Canadian hospitals as they arrived in England were used to staff these institutions.” (Macphail 216)
Military Hospital (Macphail 216)
Basingstoke 4-4-17 to 18-9-17. No.4 General Hospital upon its return from Salonika, Greece, 18-9-17,
took over this institution
Officer Commanding: Colonel J. A. Roberts
Military Hospital, Kirkdale (Macphail 216)
Liverpool, 21-5-17 to 13-10-17. No. 5 General Hospital upon its return from Salonika, Greece, 13-10-17, took over this institution
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel F. L. Biggar
- Colonel E. C. Hart
- Matron: G. Muldrew
Shorncliffe Military Hospital (Macphail 216)
Shorncliffe, 25-7-15 to 10-9-17. At various times during its early career this hospital was staffed by the personnel of Nos. 4 and 5 General Hospitals, No. 3 Casualty Clearing Station, and No. 7 Stationary Hospital.. From June 1916, to September, 1917, it was staffed by personnel from the C.A.M.C. Depot. No. 9 General Hospital was organized September 10, 1917, and took over this institution.
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel J. A. Roberts
- Colonel E. C. Hart
- Lieut-Colonel R. J. Blanchard
- Lieut-Colonel R. J. Stewart
- Lieut-Colonel R. E. G. Davis
- Major C. H. Reason
Matrons:
- A. J. Hartley
- F. Wilson
- M. H. Smith
- L. M. Hubley
- J. Urquhart
- V. C. Nesbitt
Kitchener Military Hospital (Macphail 216)
Brighton, 14-3-17 to September, 1917. No. 10 General Hospital was organized September, 1917, and took over this institution.
Officer Commanding: Lieut.-Colonel A. T. Shillington
Matron: E. B. Ross
Moore Barracks Military Hospital (Macphail 216-217)
Shomcliffe, 4-5-15 to 13-9-17. At various dates during its early career this hospital was staffed by the personnel of Nos. 2 and 3 Casualty Clearing Stations, No. 3 Stationary Hospital and the C.A.M.C. Depot. No. 11 General Hospital was organized in September, 1917, and took over this institution.
Officer Commanding: Colonel W. A. Scott
Matrons:
- J. B. Jaggard
- E. Russell
- E. C. Rayside
Bramshott Military Hospital (Macphail 217)
Bramshott, 29-9-16 to 12-10-17. During its early career this hospital was staffed by the personnel of No. 9 Stationary Hospital. No. 12 General Hospital was organized in October, 1917, and took over this institution
Officers Commanding:
- Lieut.-Colonel R. C. McLeod
- Lieut.-Colonel H. E. Kendall
Matron: S. C. McIsaac
Military Hospital (Macphail 217)
Eastbourne, 11-1-17 to 10-9-17. During its early career this hospital was staffed by the personnel of No. 10 Stationary Hospital. No. 14 General Hospital was organized in September, 1917, and took over this institution
Officer Commanding: Colonel E. Seaborn
Matron: E. Dulmage
Hastings Military Hospital (Macphail 217)
Hastings, 1-1-17 to 2-10-17. During its early career this hospital was staffed by the personnel of Nos. 1 and 8 Stationary Hospitals. No. 13 General Hospital was organized in October, 1917, and took over this institution
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel E. J. Williams
- Lieut.-Colonel H. E. Munroe
Matrons:
- J. Urquhart
- A. C. Strong
Duchess of Connaught's Canadian Red Cross Hospital (Macphail 217)
Taplow, 16-12-14 to 10-9-17. This hospital was originally staffed by the personnel of No. 1 Casualty Clearing it was reorganized as No. 5 General Hospital
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel C. W. F. Gorrell
- Colonel D. W. McPherson
- Colonel J. A. Roberts
- Colonel W. L. Watt
Matrons:
- E. Campbell
- E. Russell.
Ontario Military Hospital (Macphail 217)
Orpington, 19-2-16 to 10-9-17. This hospital was at first staffed by the personnel from the C.A.M.C. Depot. In September, 1917, it was reorganized as No. 16 General Hospital
Officers Commanding:
- Colonel D. W. McPherson
- Lieut.-Colonel G. Chambers
Matron: M. H. Smith
Minor Hospitals:
“In addition to the hospitals tabulated, there were many smaller institutions, the buildings being provided by private persons, the staff by Canadian or voluntary aid personnel. These small hospitals had a capacity of from 25 to 125 beds. A daily rate of from 2 to 4 shillings was paid by the Canadian authorities. The majority were in the Shorncliffe area and were annexes to the Shorncliffe Military Hospital.” (Macphail 217-218)
Such institutions were:
For officers only:
“The Limes,” Crowborough
Helena Hospital, Shorncliffe
Perkins Bull Hospital, Putney Heath
Northwood Hospital for Nursing Sisters at Buxton
Convalescent homes for other ranks were:
Hermitage Hospital, Hastings
Dane John, Canterbury
Lympne Castle
Luton House, Selling
Glack House, Deal
Special sanitoria for tubercular patients were:
Pinewood, Wokingham, Ipswich, and Hastings.
The typhoid convalescent cases were:
Wear Bay, Folkestone.
Active treatment hospitals for other ranks were: The
Bevan, Sandgate; Walmer
Queen's, Beechborough Park.
The Canadian Forestry Corps in England had two main hospitals:
Beech Hill, Englefield Green, with 75 beds
Sunningdale with 20 beds.
“There were in addition small detention hospitals averaging 6 beds, attached to each of the Forestry Corps Companies. In France each of the 60 Forestry Corps Companies had small detention hospitals of 6 beds each; in addition hospitals were established at the following places and with a bed capacity as stated” (Macphail 218):
Lajoux, Jura, 150
Alengon, 50;
Gerardmer, 50
Conches, 35
Lesperon, 25
Parentisen-Born, 12
The senior medical officers at various times were:
Lieut.-Colonel F. W. E. Wilson
Lieut.-Colonel J. Hayes
Major W. H. Merritt
Major R. R. Barker (in England)
Notes:
Salonika, Greece is today referred to as Thessalonika
B: Macphail, Andrew. Official History of the Canadian Forces in the Great War 1914-19: The Medical Services. Ottawa: King’s Printer, 1925.
N: Andrew Macphail, Official History of the Canadian Forces in the Great War 1914-19: The Medical Services (Ottawa: King’s Printer, 1925),
SN: Macphail, Official History of the Canadian Forces in the Great War 1914-19,