William Cruickshank

November 24, 2016

Admitted to: RAF Leuchars SSQ. St. Andrews Hospital (28/10/39).		Date of Injury: 28/10/1939
D.O.B/Age when admitted: 19		Cause of Incident: Shot in error by Spitfire from 602 Sqn in an Anson while on convoy.
Transferred to QVH: 02/11/1939		Injuries: Gunshot wound to Face.
No. of Operations at East Grinstead: 6

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: William G. J.			Surname: Cruickshank
Service No: 817032			Nationality: British

Awards/Honours: OBE, JP (Justice of Peace), OF (Order of Fiji)			Patient Unit: 612 Sqn
Profession: Wireless Operator			Patient Rank: ---

Death: 21/06/2014			Age at Death: ---
Dr Rank:			Dr Unit:

Notes:

Cruickshank was flying near the Forth of Firth when he was fired upon, and took severe injuries to the jaw.

The first Guinea Pig.

Glossary:

SSQ - Station Sick Quarters