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4 unusual facts about Shorncliffe Army Camp


Edward James Montagu-Stuart-Wortley

Between 1908 to 1912 he commanded the 10th Infantry Brigade at Shorncliffe Army Camp and in 1914 became the commanding officer of the 46th (North Midland) Division Territorial Force.

Elizabeth Lawrie Smellie

During World War I, she was posted at Cliveden, Lady Astor's estate, and became matron of the Moore Barracks Hospital at Shorncliffe Army Camp where thousands of Canadian soldiers were treated.

Shorncliffe Camp

Shorncliffe Army Camp – a large military establishment in Cheriton, Kent, UK

St Martin's Plain

It is used by the British Army from Shorncliffe Army Camp for training; during wartime, and especially during World War I and World War II temporary camps were built here.


Allan Joseph Champneys Cunningham

Upon returning to the United Kingdom in 1881, he continued teaching at military institutes in Chatham, Dublin and Shorncliffe.


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