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Hugh Edmond Parratt

Admitted to:

Cologne Hospital. RAF Hospital Cosford (21/04/45).

Date of Injury:

13/12/1944

D.O.B/Age when admitted:

09/03/1920 (25)

Cause of Incident:

Crashed in a Lancaster after double engine fire.

Transferred to QVH:

23/10/1945

Injuries:

Loss of right heel

No. of Operations at East Grinstead:

8



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:

Hugh Edmond

Surname:

Parratt

Service No:

143915

Nationality:

British


Awards/Honours:

DFM

Patient Unit:

No.106 PRC, RAF Cosford.

Profession:

Wireless Operator

Patient Rank:

Flt Lt

Death:

18/05/1999

Age at Death:

79yrs

Dr Rank:

Dr Unit:

Notes:

Known as "Pip".

Glossary:

PRC - Personnel Reception Centre

Further Reading:

McIndoe's Army' By Edward Bishop.

References:

'Hugh E. Parratt, D.F.M.', The Guinea Pig, January 2000, p. 2.