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Ronald Francis Pretty

Admitted to:

Scunthorpe Hospital. RAF Hospital Rauceby (16/12/42)

Date of Injury:

05/12/1942

D.O.B/Age when admitted:

28/10/1921 (21)

Cause of Incident:

Crashed in a Halifax on training sortie.

Transferred to QVH:

13/02/1943

Injuries:

Burns to face, arms and hands.

No. of Operations at East Grinstead:

16



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:

Ronald Francis

Surname:

Pretty

Service No:

1338434

Nationality:

British


Awards/Honours:

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Patient Unit:

No.1658 Heavy Conversion Unit, RAF Riccall

Profession:

Air Gunner

Patient Rank:

Sgt

Death:

01/04/2008

Age at Death:

86yrs

Dr Rank:

Dr Unit:

Notes:

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Further Reading:

References:

East Grinstead Museum Collection:
EGRTM 2793.79-80 - Headshots of Pretty showing progress of treatment
EGRTM 2842.27 - Group photograph. Reunion.
EGRTM 2842.130 - Group photograph.
EGRTM 2849.33 - Portrait black & white playing darts.
EGRTM 2842.29 - Group photograph. Pub garden.