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Ian Quilter

Admitted to:

RAF Hospital Cosford (14/07/45).

Date of Injury:

14/07/1944

D.O.B/Age when admitted:

22

Cause of Incident:

Crashed in a Swordfish on ops over Ireland.

Transferred to QVH:

10/11/1944

Injuries:

Burns to face, hands and torso.

No. of Operations at East Grinstead:

12



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:

Ian

Surname:

Quilter

Service No:

Nationality:

British


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Patient Unit:

811 Sqn RNAS, HMS Biter

Profession:

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Patient Rank:

Sub Lt

Death:

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Age at Death:

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East Grinstead Museum Collection:
EGRTM 2773.279 - Photograph of Quilter and others at The Swan, 1949
EGRTM 2793.81-83 - Series of headshots showing progress of recovery