During the Second World War, British and American military personnel made use of the facilities at Musgrave Park Hospital on Stockman's Lane in South Belfast.
On 19th January 1942, medical professionals at a Military Ophthalmic Centre at No. 31 (London) General Hospital, Musgrave Park, Belfast demonstrated their expertise.
In 1942, the United States Military operated 5th (Harvard) General Hospital from the site at Musgrave Park in Belfast. Several American service personnel died while undergoing treatment at the facility.