Letter to Tony Barralet's Father from Central Depository

Letter to Tony Barralet's Father from Central Depository

The letter accompanies an inventory of Tony's possessions.

1941-11-03

Two typewritten sheets

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EOCRAFCentDepBarraletFO411103-0001, EOCRAFCentDepBarraletFO411103-0002

CENTRAL DEPOSITORY,
ROYAL AIR FORCE,
COLNBROOK,
SLOUGH, BUCKS.

Date 3.11.41.

Telephone Nos.:- COLNBROOK 231-232

Any communications on the subject of this letter should be addressed to:-
OFFICER IN CHARGE,
CENTRAL DEPOSITORY,
ROYAL AIR FORCE,
COLNBROOK,
SLOUGH, BUCKS.
and the following number quoted:-
CD/85233/B.1416.

[underlined] 85233. P/O. Barralet, A.F. [/underlined]

Dear Sir,

Enclosed is an inventory of additional personal effects which have been received at this office for your Son.

These effects will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.

Yours faithfully,

[signature] F/O

Flight Lieutenant,
Officer Commanding,
Central Depository, R.A.F.

F.O. Barralet, Esq.,
The Old Farmstead,
Loudwater,
Rickmansworth,
Herts.

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B.1416.

[underlined] ADDITIONAL PERSONAL EFFECTS OF 85233. P/O. Barralet, A.F. [/underlined]

1 attache case, containing:-

1 pr nail clippers
3 pencils
2 sets drawing compasses
1 diary
1 housewife
4 books
2 slide rules
1 English dictionary
1 new testament
1 propelling pencil
1 button stick
1 metal mirror in case
1 pocket forecaster
1 colour filter for camera
1 pocket set of chessmen in cardboard box
2 protractors
1 photographic note book
1 black ruler
Various letters & photographs