| Admitted to: RAF Coningsby SSQ. Stamford Infirmary (05/41). RAF Hospital Rauceby (04/06/41). |
Date of Injury: 17/05/1941 |
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| D.O.B/Age when admitted: 30/12/1920 (20) |
Cause of Incident: Crashed in a Hampden on return from night ops; aircraft caught fire. |
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| Transferred to QVH: 08/07/1941 |
Injuries: Burns to face and hands. |
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| No. of Operations at East Grinstead: 14 |
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: Robert Roy |
Surname: Adams |
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| Service No: 653916 |
Nationality: British |
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| Awards/Honours: --- |
Patient Unit: 106 Sqn |
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| Profession: Wireless Op/Air Gunner |
Patient Rank: Sgt |
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| Death: April 1980 |
Age at Death: 60yrs |
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Notes:
Known as "Chiefy".
Born in Battersea, London.
Discharged from the RAF in 1944.
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