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Cecil Jenkins

Admitted to:

21st IG Hospital, RAF Hospital Cosford.

Date of Injury:

13/03/1944

D.O.B/Age when admitted:

01/05/1905 (40)

Cause of Incident:

Range accident. Shot with Browning Automatic Gun when tripod collapsed at Imphal ranges.

Transferred to QVH:

10/10/1945

Injuries:

Gunshot wound to right arm.

No. of Operations at East Grinstead:

1



IDENTITY CARD

This is to certify that the patient mentioned below and whose description is stated hereon is the authorised holder of this Identity card.


Forename:

Cecil R.

Surname:

Jenkins

Service No:

72036

Nationality:

British


Awards/Honours:

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Patient Unit:

RAF Ternhill

Profession:

Medical Officer

Patient Rank:

Wg Cdr

Death:

April 2008

Age at Death:

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Dr Rank:

Dr Unit:

Notes:

Qualified anaesthetist. Inpatient for 4-5 months who also worked at QVH theatre during his rehabilitation.

Glossary:

Further Reading:

East Grinstead Museum. Personal letter written by Dr Jenkins to Dr Barham 12.11.1994.

References:


East Grinstead Museum Collection:
EGRTM 2751.14 - Black and white photograph of Jenkins in black tie.