John T. Brushett (NOFU 2469) from Burin died in Scotland on
August 7,1941 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He is buried at
Kirriemuir cemetery.
A picture of his gravestone also appears on the "
Those Who Did Not Return" page.
Death Certificate No.001884, District of Tannadice, County of Angus
John Thomas Brushett (logger, single) aged 25 at the time of
death, on August 7th 1941, son of Elizabeth and George Brushett
(Fisherman).
Cause of death was cited as basal fracture of skull. The informant was T.Small, Office Manager, NFU, Ballater.
The death was registered on August 8th, 1941 at Tannadice.
Comment on file at the Procurator Fiscal's Office
'About 7:15pm on 7th August 1941 on the Glenway Cortochy public
road, about 150 yards south of the service road leading to Craigton
Croft, Parish of Tannadice, Angus. U.R. Newfoundlanders Lumber Camp,
Beuscreavie Glenway, Parish of Tannadice, Angus'.
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