Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron

Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron

The writer informs Les' mother that Sergeant Hyde died of his wounds in Tripoli. He has had no news of the pilot, Wing Commander Pepper.

1941-07-30

One typewritten sheet

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[underlined] CONFIDENTIAL. [/underlined]

139S/460/76/P.3.

No. 139 (Jamaica) Squadron,
R.A.F. Station,
Aylsham,
Norfolk.

July 30th, 1941.

Dear Mrs Pickford,

With further reference to my letter of the 24th inst., I am sorry to say that information has been received from the International Red Cross Society stating that Sgt. Hyde died of wounds on 3.6.41. and was buried at Tripoli.

I have not received any news of W/Cdr. Pepper, but if I have any information I will pass it on to you. A cable from R.A.F. Malta states that they have not received any news of any member of the crew.

Yours sincerely,

[signature]

Flight Lieutenant, Adjutant,
for Squadron Leader,
Officer Commanding,
[underlined] No. 139 (Jamaica) Squadron. [/underlined]

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