Letter to Mrs Muir from Air Ministry

Letter to Mrs Muir from Air Ministry

Requesting that she confirms that no news of Reg has been received before he is confirmed as having died.

1944-01-11

One typewritten sheet

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TELEPHONE: GERRARD 9234
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AIR MINISTRY

(Casualty Branch),
73-77, OXFORD STREET,
W.1.

Any communications on the subject of this letter should be addressed to:-
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,
and the following number quoted:-
Your Ref. P.406128/4/P.4.B.6

11th January, 1944

Madam,

With reference to the letter from this Department dated 5th November 1943, I am directed to inform you, with great regret, that no further information has come to hand regarding the fate of your son, 1388470 Sergeant R. W. L. Muir. In view of the time which has elapsed since he was reported missing, there can be practically no hope of his survival, and it is now proposed to take action to presume his death for official purposes.

I am accordingly to ask that you will be good enough formally to confirm that you have received no further evidence or news regarding him.

I am, Madam,

Your obedient Servant,

G. K. Herbert.

for Director of Personal Services

Mrs. P. E. Muir,
26 Holcroft Road,
Hackney,
London, E.9.

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11th January, 1944

Madam,

With reference to the letter from this Department dated 5th November 1943, I am directed to inform you, with great regret, that no further information has come to hand regarding the fate of your son, 1388470 Sergeant R. W. L. Muir. In view of the time which has elapsed since he was reported missing, there can be practically no hope of his survival, and it is now proposed to take action to presume his death for official purposes.

I am accordingly to ask that you will be good enough formally to confirm that you have received no further evidence or news regarding him.

I am, Madam,

Your obedient Servant,

G. K. Herbert.

for Director of Personal Services

Mrs. P. E. Muir,
26 Holcroft Road,
Hackney,
London, E.9.

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Mr Muir
113 King Edward’s Rd
Homerton
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