| Admitted to: Kent and Sussex Hospital, Tunbridge Wells. |
Date of Injury: 05/10/1943 |
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| D.O.B/Age when admitted: 22/05/1921 (22) |
Cause of Incident: Crashed near Tunbridge Wells in a Halifax on return from ops. |
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| Transferred to QVH: 05/10/1943 |
Injuries: Burns to face. |
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| No. of Operations at East Grinstead: |
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 Scott Minto |
Surname: Edmonston |
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| Service No: 1425011 |
Nationality: British |
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| Awards/Honours: DFM |
Patient Unit: 35 Sqn |
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| Profession: Air Gunner |
Patient Rank: FS |
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| Death: 15/01/1993 |
Age at Death: 71yrs |
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Notes:
Edmonston joined the RAF in 1941 and became and Rear Upper Gunner before turning his hand to instructing as an Air Gunnery Specialist Instructor.
His plane crash-landed in a field near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and Edmonston was suffered burns to his face when as petrol tank exploded as he helping a crewmember escape the plane.
Edmonston returned to service after treatment and was posted to India, having received a commission, in charge of a traffic control unit.
He left the RAF in 1946.
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