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There were more than 9000 beds for wounded and ill American servicemen in New Zealand. One of the largest hospitals was the naval base hospital at Silverstream, Upper Hutt.
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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: 1/4-000470-F
Photographer: John Pascoe
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