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James Martin

Admitted to:

York Military Hospital. RAF Hospital Northallerton (07/07/44). Basingstoke Neurological and Plastic Surgery Hospital (14/07/44).

Date of Injury:

11/06/1944

D.O.B/Age when admitted:

23

Cause of Incident:

Crashed in a Halifax. Aircraft caught fire in the air.

Transferred to QVH:

22/08/1944

Injuries:

First, second and third degree burns to right hand, left leg, left side of face and scalp. Four fractured vertebrae.

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:

James

Surname:

Martin

Service No:

J28715

Nationality:

Canadian


Awards/Honours:

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Patient Unit:

428 Sqn

Profession:

Pilot

Patient Rank:

Fg Off

Death:

April 1999

Age at Death:

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Dr Rank:

Dr Unit:

Notes:

Glossary:

Further Reading:

As For the Canadians' By Rita Donovan

References:




East Grinstead Museum Collection:
EGRTM 2751.54 - Black and white headshot of Martin