2nd Lieutenant John Stuart Simpson Hunter
Details
Incident On the 22nd September 1940 at his Mill Hill Headquarters, Lieutenant J. S. Hunter died. He was holding a clockwork delayed action fuze when it exploded. Others of the section close by were injured, Bill Carlton was permanently blinded and James Croucher of 37/38 Bomb Disposal Section, 5 Bomb Disposal Company had to have his left leg amputated, due to his injuries. A Sergeant had his foot broken and another Sapper was also wounded.Personal Details
- 75250 2nd Lieutenant
- John Stuart Simpson Hunter
- Bomb Disposal
- Royal Engineers
Died on the 22nd September 1940
Buried at Hendon Cemetery.
Section G 5 Grave 50247.
Photo taken by Reg Journet
About Us
The aim of the site is to provide a meeting point for all those involved in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) or Search whether serving or ex-serving members of the Royal Engineers and a source of material for those researching the work of the Royal Engineers or family history
Links
Donate
If you wish to donate to the running of the branch, please use the button below.
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2023 The Royal Engineers Association.
All rights reserved.
0 Comments