24th January in wartime Northern Ireland

On 24th January 1943, Reverend L.F. Hamel-Smith M.A. (Senior Chaplain to the forces, Northern Ireland District) dedicated a new chapel at a military hospital.

Reverend L.F. Hamel-Smith M.A. (Senior Chaplain to the Forces, Northern Ireland District) conducts a dedication service of a new chapel at a military hospital in Northern Ireland. Nurses working at the hospital attended the service.
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Reverend L.F. Hamel-Smith M.A. (Senior Chaplain to the Forces, Northern Ireland District) conducts a dedication service of a new chapel at a military hospital in Northern Ireland. The Commanding Officer at the hospital read the Bible lesson.
©IWM H 26834 Info
Reverend L.F. Hamel-Smith M.A. (Senior Chaplain to the Forces, Northern Ireland District) conducts a dedication service of a new chapel at a military hospital in Northern Ireland. The Commanding Officer at the hospital read the Bible lesson.
©IWM H 26835 Info
Reverend L.F. Hamel-Smith M.A. (Senior Chaplain to the Forces, Northern Ireland District) conducts a dedication service of a new chapel at a military hospital in Northern Ireland. A military chaplain lead the congregation in prayer.
©IWM H 26836 Info

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