The distinctive headstone marks the last resting place of Victor-Joseph De Martelaere, a Belgian soldier who was seriously wounded following Germany's invasion of Belgium in 1914. He, along with other wounded Belgian soldiers, was evacuated to England, first to a hospital in Birmingham and then to the newly established V.A.D Hospital at Norton Hall, Mickleton. ...
Shown standing outside the main, front entrance of Norton Hall.
Norton Hall was used as a VAD Hospital during WW1 with Miss Bruce, the owner's daughter as Commandant.