John Ronald Clarke
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John Ronald Clarke

November 24, 2016
Admitted to:

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 Date of Injury:

2 February 1945
D.O.B/Age when admitted:

13/01/1923

 Cause of Incident:

Crashed in a Spitfire on ops over Burma. Treated initially at 38 British General hospital in Imphal, Manipur.
Transferred to QVH:

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 Injuries:

Injuries were to his nose, mouth and jaws (which were smashed by the joystick)
No. of Operations at East Grinstead:

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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 Ronald

 Surname:

Clarke
Service No:

1231904

 Nationality:

British
Awards/Honours:

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 Patient Unit:

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Profession:

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 Patient Rank:

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Death:

17/07/1997

 Age at Death:

74yrs
Dr Rank:

Dr Unit:

Notes:

John Clarke was an RAF Warrant Officer, born in Manchester. He was sent for training with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Arizona. John was originally treated at 38 British General Hospital, Imphal, Manipur.

Glossary:

Further Reading:

The theatre sister in Manipur wrote a memoir, which included John's story.

References:

'John Clarke', obituary, The Guinea Pig Club Magazine dated January 1998, p. 6.
East Grinstead Museum Collection:
EGRTM 2751.5 - Black and white portrait photograph of John Clarke
Several other photos in archives provided by John's daughter