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Herbert Fairclough

Admitted to:

Atlantic Ministry Pensions Hospital, Newquay, Cornwall. RAF Hospital St. Athen (20/03/45).

Date of Injury:

20/03/1945

D.O.B/Age when admitted:

08/02/1925 (20)

Cause of Incident:

Crashed, flying incident at RAF St. Mawgan.

Transferred to QVH:

30/08/1945

Injuries:

Burns to face, arms and hands.

No. of Operations at East Grinstead:

10



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:

Herbert

Surname:

Fairclough

Service No:

1591500

Nationality:

British


Awards/Honours:

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Patient Unit:

No.11 FU, RAF Tawnby

Profession:

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Patient Rank:

FS

Death:

02/07/1998

Age at Death:

73yrs

Dr Rank:

Dr Unit:

Notes:

Glossary:

FU - Fighter Unit

Further Reading:

References:

'Herbert Fairclough', The Guinea Pig, January 1999, p. 3.



East Grinstead Museum Collection:
EGRTM 2751.66.1 - Set of five images of members of the Guinea Pig Club, including Fairclough