My Great Uncle E C Groves(link), one of the three Groves brothers, had his will changed (because his army number had been changed), on 28/8/1917 when he was at Floriana Military Hospital in Malta. These were formerly the Floriana (Lintorn) Barracks.
Photos of one of the 3 barrack buildings which were the Floriana Military Hospital during WW1. These are now Government buildings so access is limited. The top parts of these were visible from our Hotel balcony.
The view today. A car park, a football pitch and the Government buildings part covered in scaffolding.
Dad's view in 1954. A parade ground and two barrack blocks. This was the parade for Queen Elizabeth (seated) and the Duke's visit to Malta.
The view in 1917. The barracks were used as a hospital and the parade ground a tented hospital.
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