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John James Wishart

Admitted to:

RAF Moreton-in-Marsh SSQ. RAF Hospital Innsworth (25/09/41). RAF Hospital Wroughton (18/05/42).

Date of Injury:

25/09/1941

D.O.B/Age when admitted:

27/03/1918 (24)

Cause of Incident:

Crashed in a Wellington on training sortie.

Transferred to QVH:

23/11/1942

Injuries:

Fractures to right leg.

No. of Operations at East Grinstead:

5



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:

John James

Surname:

Wishart

Service No:

407211

Nationality:

Australian.


Awards/Honours:

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Patient Unit:

No.21 OTU

Profession:

Air Gunner

Patient Rank:

Sgt

Death:

11/05/1980

Age at Death:

62yrs

Dr Rank:

Dr Unit:

Notes:

Glossary:

OTU - Operational Training Unit
SSQ - Station Sick Quarters

Further Reading:

References:

'John James (Wishy) Wishart', The Guinea Pig, New Year 1981, p. 27.



East Grinstead Museum Collection:
EGRTM 2773.310 - Photograph of a group, including Wishart, at the front door to Marchwood Park
EGRTM 2773.357 - Photograph of a bicycle group, including Wishart, at Marchwood Park, c. 1944