John Roberson

November 23, 2016

Admitted to: RAF Hospital Cosford. RAF Hospital Tourquay (20/10/41)		Date of Injury: 20/08/1941
D.O.B/Age when admitted: 30		Cause of Incident: Crashed. Flying incident.
Transferred to QVH: 19/01/1942		Injuries: Multiple Burns. Hands very badly injured.
No. of Operations at East Grinstead: 3

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 L.			Surname: Roberson
Service No: 402577			Nationality: Australian

Awards/Honours: ---			Patient Unit: No.16 OTU
Profession: ---			Patient Rank: Plt Off

Death: 18/02/1996			Age at Death: 84yrs
Dr Rank:			Dr Unit:

Notes:

Roberson joined the RAAF in 1940 and was sent to Canada to train as a navigator. Following completion of his course he was posted to England, joining Bomber Command.

Marries EGCH VAD Nurse.

Glossary:

OTU - Operational Training Unit
EGCH - East Grinstead Cottage Hospital.
VAD - Voluntary Aid Detachment.