Letter to Les Pickford's Mother

Letter to Les Pickford's Mother

The letter advises that Les is missing. It explains the financial arrangements in place.

1941-07-09

One double sided typewritten sheet

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TELEPHONE: HOLBORN 3434.
Extn.

Any communications on the subject of this letter should be addressed to:-
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,
and the following number quoted:-
[underlined] PICKFORD [/underlined]/7.K.Cas.
551653

[crest]

AIR MINISTRY,
[deleted] LONDON W.C.2. [/deleted]
Whittington Road,
WORCESTER.

9.7.41

Madam,

[underlined] 551653 – SERGEANT L. PICKFORD. [/underlined]

I am directed to refer with regret to the fact that your son was reported missing on the 3rd June, 1941 and to inform you that payment of the voluntary allotment now in issue will be continued until 2nd July, 1941.

After that date you will be entitled to a temporary allowance from public funds of 14s. 0d per week, and this amount will continue to be payable until 1st October, 1941. You are accordingly requested to return your Order Book No. MZ/5.073318 to this Department as soon as possible after encashment of the order due on 25th September, 1941.

Any temporary allowance which may be
/issuable

Mrs. A. Pickford,
41, Brandlea Road,
Kingsway,
MANCHESTER.

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issuable after 2nd October, 1941 is dependent upon pecuniary need arising from old age, infirmity or other non-temporary adverse condition, and in order that consideration may be given to the question of your continued eligibility you are requested to complete the enclosed forms and return them in the accompanying envelope.

I am to add that you will be informed if it should become necessary to modify these arrangements in the light of any subsequent information received in regard to the airman.

I am, Madam,
Your obedient Servant,

B A Turner.

for Director of Accounts.