Letter to Les Pickford's Father from RAF Record Office

Letter to Les Pickford's Father from RAF Record Office

The letter advises that his son has died of wounds whilst a prisoner of war.

1941-08-28

One typewritten sheet

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Telephone No: SPRINGWELL (GLOUCESTER) 2261
Telegraphic Address:
RECORDS TELEX, GLOUCESTER.

Any communications on the subject of this letter should be addressed to:
AIR OFFICER i/c RECORDS,
Address as opposite,
and the following number quoted:-
Your Ref: C7/551653

RECORD OFFICE,
ROYAL AIR FORCE,
GLOUCESTER.

Date: 28th August 1941

Dear Sir,

With reference to previous correspondence, it is my painful duty to inform you that according to a telegram from the International Red Cross Society, quoting information from Rome, your son No. 551653 Sergeant Leslie PICKFORD of No. 139 Squadron, Royal Air Force, previously reported as ‘prisoner of war,’ is now ‘missing believed died of wounds.’

In conveying this information to you, may I assure you of the sympathy of the Royal Air Force with you in your anxiety.

I am,

Dear Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

H W Saunders S.Ldr
for Air Commodore,
Air Officer i/c Records,
ROYAL AIR FORCE.

F. Pickford Esq.,
41 Broadley Road,
Kingsway, Manchester.
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