Telegram to Mrs E Shaw from Commanding Officer Squadron RAF Dunholme Lodge

Telegram to Mrs E Shaw from Commanding Officer Squadron RAF Dunholme Lodge

Informs her that her husband 1596242 Flight Sergeant Stanley Shaw was reported missing on night 17/18 August 1943.

1943-08-18

Two sided telegram form

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POST OFFICE TELEGRAM

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18 AU 43

2.38 LI / T D form S Family

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Mrs E Shaw [two indecipherable words] St. Stapleford Notts

Deeply regret to inform you that your husband 1576242 [sic] Fl/Sgt Stanley Shaw was reported missing on night of 17/18 August as a result of air operations over enemy territory letter follows stop

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POST OFFICE TELEGRAM

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any further communication will be communicated to you immediately

C O Squadron HQ RAF

Dunholme Lodge