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| Name | 5th Australian Auxiliary Hospital |
| Where formed | Digswell House, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England |
| Date formed | 16 Jun 1915 |
| Capacity | 25 Officers |
| Locations | Welwyn, England |
General Information
The house was owned by the Aclands who gave over its use during the first World War to serve as the Number 5 Australian Auxiliary Hospital and nursing home for wounded Australian Officers, although Belgian and British Officers also stayed there.
The grounds of Digswell house provided a centre for sports for those soldiers who could compete.
Staff
It was staffed by the Red Cross from local families
Patients
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