Sapper Robert John Lewis
Incident Report
Connor Road, Dagenham
Deceased
Details
On the 5th October 1940 at 121 Connor Road, Dagenham, 5 Bomb Disposal Company were tasked with the removal of an unexploded bomb. This was uncovered in the front garden and found to be fitted with two fuses. A decision was made to move the bomb; the fuses were of an anti-disturbance type. The bomb exploded killing Lieutenants W.F.J. Ash and L. Foster. Sappers L. Hitchcock, R. Lewis also Driver E. Websdale. Others including B. Woolhouse survived seven sappers were taken to hospital. Three later returned to Bomb Disposal duties, the others having to leave the services due to their injuries. Details taken from Bomb Disposal Casualties WW11. Chris Ranstead.Personal Details
- 1991059 Sapper
- Robert John Lewis
- 5 Bomb Disposal Section
- Royal Engineers
Son of Robert and Mary Lewis of Saltney, Chester.
Died on the 7th October 1940. Aged 24.
Buried at Chester General Cemetery.
Section C. New Portion Joint Grave 159.
Photo taken by Benny Benson
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