| Admitted to: RAF Hospital Ely. |
Date of Injury: 01/05/1941 |
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| D.O.B/Age when admitted: 19.01.1921. Admitted when 20yrs. |
Cause of Incident: Enemy Action. Shot down by ME109. |
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| Transferred to QVH: 28/08/1941 |
Injuries: Gunshot Wound to Face. |
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| No. of Operations at East Grinstead: |
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: James Ernest |
Surname: Robbins |
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| Service No: 935098 |
Nationality: British |
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| Awards/Honours: DFM |
Patient Unit: 40 Sqn |
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| Profession: Wireless Op/Air Gunner |
Patient Rank: Sgt |
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| Death: 19/10/2000 |
Age at Death: 79yrs |
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Notes:
Known as 'Robbie'.
Robbins was injured in May 1941, following an attack on Hamburg. He took damage to his jaw and right elbow, but continued to operate his radio, for which he was awarded the DFM.
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