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Whilst investigating a possible relative who died in No.21 General Hospital, Deelfontein (formerly the Imperial Yeomanry Hospital) I came across the following that I thought might be of interest to other Forummers.

A biography of Lt. Colonel Daniel Litton Harding, RAMC on WikiTree:


Lt. Col. Daniel Litton "Dennis" Harding LRCP FRCS

Born 13 Mar 1877 in Ireland.He was the third son of Falkiner Harding and Frances Fitzmaurice.

He was baptised on 18 April 1877 at Leeson Park, Dublin. His father was a Wine Merchant of 27 Wellington Place, Clyde Road, Dublin.

Daniel trained as a Doctor at the Royal College of Surgeons. Ireland. After serving as a civil surgeon for 59 days (26 February to 25 April 1901) he was appointed Lieutenant R.A.M.C. on 26 April 1901.

He served in South Africa in the 2nd Boer War, being awarded the Queen's medal with three clasps.

His Photograph album, including photographs of 21 General Hospital at Deelfontein, Cape Colony, South Africa (April 1901-Nov 1902), and Station Hospital, Secunderabad, India (1904-1908) has been digitised and forms part of the Welcome Collection on-line collection.

Ireland Census Event Date 1911: Recorded as a Boarder in the household of William and Katherine Simpson in Thorndale Avenue (Clifton, Antrim), Ireland. Aged 34 and single. Occupation: Captain Royal Army Medical Corpt

His father died in May 1911.

Daniel also served in the Great War, and was in France from 20 August 1914 until 17 March 1919. He was mentioned in despatches three times, was awarded a D.S.O., the 1914 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

His mother died in 1933. Daniel was well travelled, and in the late 1930's used to spend the winter in South Africa.

His nickname Dennis was bestowed on him by Sir Arthur Sloggett.

In the 1939 England and Wales Register he was recorded at Roslin Hall - Belgrave Rd, Torquay, Devon, England. Occupation: (Retired) Lt. Col.

He passed away in 1951 at the age of 78, unmarried. His will was proved on 13 August 1951 at London to Messrs. Holt and company, Trustees. Effects: £45,337 3s. 10d. in England. Last Address: Portobello Nursing Home, Dublin, Ireland

Buried 15 February 1951 - Mount Jerome Cemetery and Crematorium, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.



Here is the link to the photograph album mentioned - it can be downloaded as a PDF.

wellcomecollection.org/works/pka6m9m4


Here is a very small sample of the photographs - titles in inverted commas are as in the photo album, others i have made up in their absence in the album.



"No 21 General Hospital, Deelfontein"



"Surgical Ward"



Waiting for the patient.



The patient has arrived. The anesthetist is Daniel Litton Harding.[/size]

Thank you very much for posting the link to download the photo album. I recently acquired Civil Surgeon Lancelot H D Hale's QSA and it's wonderful to be able to put a face to the man whose medal it was. Thanks for all your excellent research and posts.
Cheers,
John