| Admitted to: POW. French Hospital, Nancy. RAF Hospital Wroughton (23/09/44). RAF Hospital Ely (30/09/44). |
Date of Injury: 04/05/1944 |
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| D.O.B/Age when admitted: 23 |
Cause of Incident: Enemy Action. Shot down by anti-aircraft fire in a Lancaster over enemy territory, bailed out. |
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| Transferred to QVH: 31/10/1944 |
Injuries: Burns to face and hand. Amputated right hand. |
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| No. of Operations at East Grinstead: 20 |
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: Walter |
Surname: Richardson |
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| Service No: 1378437 |
Nationality: British |
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| Awards/Honours: --- |
Patient Unit: RAF Skellingthorpe |
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| Profession: Wireless Op/Air Gunner. |
Patient Rank: Sgt |
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| Death: 16/05/1996 |
Age at Death: 73yrs |
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Notes:
Known as 'Dickie'.
While flying over France, Richardson's plane was badly damaged by flak, and the crew bailed out. Richardson was the only survivor, badly burnt, and was taken as a prisoner of war. One hand was amputated and an eye removed; his remaining eye was blind, and his hand badly burnt and neglected.