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Name: SANDALL, Robert Edward Wychenford
Photo Source: East African Standard 20 Dec 1930
Birth Date: 31 May 1897 Alford, Lincs.
Death Date: 15 Nov 1973 Western Cape, S. Africa
First Date: 1927
Profession: Examining Officer, Customs in 1939, appointed 1927
Area: Kilindini
Married: In East Preston, Sussex 1919 Ruby Annie Elizabeth Elstone b. 12 July 1900 Huddersfield, d. 8 May 1954 Manchester
Children: Gladys Doran (Mar 1921 Salford-Aug 1921 Uxbridge); Dennis Edward (7 Jan 1920 Salford, Lancs.-18 Dec 2003 Portchester); June Viola (1925)
Book Reference: Staff 39, Red 31, Dominion
War Service: Linc. Regt.
General Information:
Dominion - Examining Officer, Customs 1930
Edward Rodwell When a puffadder was hauled out of Kilindini harbour, Sandall grabbed its tail and the snake turned and bit his hand. The result was that his home was amputated.