Married quarters, and Military Hospital at Chepstow

[Kanga39]

Hi, My father Matthew Perry Gilmour and mother lived at the married quarters, Drill Hall, Malpas, in 1948. I was born at 131 Stow Hill, U.D. in 1947. My father died at the Military Hospital Chepstow in 1948. He was a RSM in the Royal Artillery. I am hoping someone may have some photos of these buildings, or could point me in the right direction so I could find some. I would really appreciate it as I am trying to get to know my father. Many thanks Kanga  

[DORAN54]

hi have you googled?you may find some info that way

[Kanga39]

Hi Doran,
Yes I have googled, but didn't find anything. I am not even sure the buildings would still be there, or called the same. Thanks anyway

[osprey]

131 Stow Hill is now the address of an office of Age Concern within St Woolos, Hospital.

http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/age-concern--gwent--15561001.html

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/866/page/40500

The Military Hospital in Chepstow closed in 1945

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/hospitalrecords/details.asp?id=2394&page=20

I wonder if part of St Lawrence Hospital was used for it?

 

[Kanga39]

HI,
On his death certificate where it says 'where died' it says The Military Hospital, Chepstow and that was in 1948. So I am very confused as you say it closed in 1945. I will have a look at the links you posted, thank you, and see what comes up. It is so frustrating being so far away sometimes.
Thanks for your help.

[osprey]

I should have read the link more carefully, it says c1945 and then lower down 'Pre 1948 - Military'.

 

[Kanga39]

Thank you. I have written of a request to a couple of the links, so fingers crossed may get a positive response.
Thanks for your help 

[RCB]

St Lawrence Hospital was a military hospital I believe, the building were barracks but they carried on as a specialist burns unit until the 80's?  So maybe when it closed to the military it became a civilian hospital?  There should be some history on line.

[Kanga39]

Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I have looked online, but can't seem to find anything specific. I don't think it helps that I don't know the area at all. I will keep looking on line though. Thanks.