Letter to John Taplin's Parents
Title
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
Description
The writer expresses sorrow that John is missing.
Date
1943-02-26
Temporal Coverage
Language
Format
One double sided handwritten sheet
Publisher
Rights
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Contributor
Identifier
STaplinJA1268696v10032-0001, STaplinJA1268696v10032-0002
Transcription
STEVENAGE 29.
SPRINGFIELD,
STEVENAGE,
HERTS.
26th. Feb 43.
Dear Mr & Mrs Taplin
I was so sorry to hear the news you received from the Air Ministry about a fortnight ago, and I do so much trust for you both that you may hear further news.
What gallant brave fellows they are who have endured so much for us all. Your son was always so
[page break]
steadfast and courageous yet with a thorough understanding of all this war entailed.
May you both have courage and help from God.
Yours sincerely
[indecipherable signature]
SPRINGFIELD,
STEVENAGE,
HERTS.
26th. Feb 43.
Dear Mr & Mrs Taplin
I was so sorry to hear the news you received from the Air Ministry about a fortnight ago, and I do so much trust for you both that you may hear further news.
What gallant brave fellows they are who have endured so much for us all. Your son was always so
[page break]
steadfast and courageous yet with a thorough understanding of all this war entailed.
May you both have courage and help from God.
Yours sincerely
[indecipherable signature]
Collection
Citation
“Letter to John Taplin's Parents,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed October 12, 2026, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/44321.