Wells, Roy Horace
Title
Wells, Roy Horace
Wells, RH
Description
20 items. The collection concerns Sergeant Roy Horace Wells (b. 1923, 1318974 Royal Air Force) and contains a map, correspondence, documents, and photographs. He flew operations as an air gunner with 35 Squadron and was killed on 2 December 1943.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Mrs Janice Bridges and catalogued by Jean Fu (TOU9156 - Digitising Cultural and Heritage Collections 2025-2026) with the assistance of Toby Sanderson.
Additional information on Roy Horace Wells is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
The collection was loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Mrs Janice Bridges and catalogued by Jean Fu (TOU9156 - Digitising Cultural and Heritage Collections 2025-2026) with the assistance of Toby Sanderson.
Additional information on Roy Horace Wells is available via the IBCC Losses Database.
Date
2021-11-12
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Wells, RH
Collection Items
Letter from Imperial War Graves Commission to Mrs H. Wells
A letter from the Imperial War Graves Commission to Mrs H. Wells, officially informing her that her son's permanent headstone had been engraved and in place according to the inscription she selected, and asking her if she would like to donate for the…
Letter to Mrs. Wells
An official notification from the Under Secretary of State for Air to Mrs H. Wells, enclosing photographs of the cross marking the grave of No. 1318974, Sergeant Roy Horace Wells, photographs not present. The notification mentions arrangements for…
Letter from Wing Commander E. W. Deacon to Mrs H. Wells
A letter from Wing Commander E. W. Deacon to Mrs H. Wells expressing sympathy from the entire squadron over the loss of her son, and stating how they honour his sacrifice for the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Letter from British Red Cross Society to Mrs H. Wells
A letter from the British Red Cross Society to Mrs H. Wells, expressing condolences and confirming that her son Sergeant R. H. Wells (No. 1318974), has been missing and believed killed in action on 2 December 1943. The letter notes that the report…
Letter from Air Ministry to Mrs. Wells
A letter from Air Ministry to Mrs. Wells informing her that the her son Sergeant R. H. Wells had been reburial from Dusseldorf Cemetery and re-interred at Reichswald Forest British Military Cemetery, Grave 9, Row A, Plot 7.
Ruby Wells at the grave of Roy Horace Wells
A black and white photograph of a woman standing among rows of white headstones in a war cemetery, with flowers laid at the graves. Trees and other visitors are visible in the background. The reverse is inscribed 'Ruby visiting her brother's grave…
Hannah at Roy Horace Wells' grave
A black and white photograph of a woman standing among rows of white headstones in a war cemetery, with flowers laid at the graves. Trees and other visitors are visible in the background. The reverse is inscribed 'Hannah at Roy's grave'.
Roy Horace Wells with five aircrew
A black and white photograph of six men standing outdoors, wearing RAF battle dresses and caps. Some badges are visible on their chests and shoulders. There were trees and a building on the background.
Roy Horace Wells with five aircrew
A black and white photograph of six aircrew standing outdoors, wearing RAF battledresses and caps. Some badges are visible on their chests and shoulders. There were trees and a building on the background.
Wells Roy Horace
A black and white half-length portrait photograph of a young man seated, wearing RAF uniform without a cap. A badge is visible on the left shoulder.
No. 40 Course, 14 Initial Training Wing (Air Gunners)
A black and white group photograph of Royal Air Force personnel in uniform (one holding a dog), taken in front of a building with 'Dancing, Grand Pavilion' visible on the door. The front is inscribed '40 Course, 14 I.T.W. (A.G.) Bridlington' and…
Wells Roy Horage's Royal Air Force volunteer reserve notice paper and certified copy of attestation
Page one is a Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Notice Paper signed by Roy H. Wells with the date 2 March 1941, including the general conditions of enlistment.
Pages two and three form a Certified Copy of Attestation for Wells Roy Horace ,…
Pages two and three form a Certified Copy of Attestation for Wells Roy Horace ,…
Letter from Mrs. Wells to her son R. H. Wells
A handwritten letter from Mrs H. Wells to her son R. H. Wells. The letter was posted on the 3rd of December 1943, with returned undelivered. The envelope is marked UNDELIVERED NO REASON STATED RETURN TO SENDER. The letter mentions family news and…
Letter from Mrs. Maude Stinson to Mrs. Wells
A condolence letter from a Canadian mother, Mrs. Maude Stinson wrote to Mrs. Wells. Discuss their missing sons during World War II, and express prayers and expectations for their safety.
Letter from Air Ministry Casualty Branch to Mrs. Wells
A letter from Air Ministry Casualty Branch to Mrs. Wells, confirming that her son Sergeant Roy Wells and the six other occupants of the aircraft were killed on 2nd December 1943, without information regarding the burial place. Letter also mentioned…
Letter from Royal Air Force Graveley to Mrs. Wells
A typed letter from Wing Commander S. P. Daniels of Royal Air Force Graveley, to Mrs H. Wells, formally notifying her that her son Sergeant R. H. Wells, as a Tail Gunner, is missing as a result of air operations on 2/3 December 1943 to attack Berlin,…
Telegram from Air Ministry to Mrs. Wells
Telegram from Air Ministry to Mrs. Wells informing her son Sergeant Wells was believed to lost his life as a result of air operation on 2 December 1943.
Silk escape map
A black and white silk map centred on Berlin, covering central and eastern Europe. Reference identifies railways, Reichsautobahnen, roads, rivers, and international boundaries marked for both 1914 and 1939.
Silk escape map
Colour printed silk map of France and neighbouring countries, key identified costal defence area of France, Netherlands, Belgium; southern boundary to Zone Interdite and boundary between occupied and non-occupied France.
Collection Tree
- Wells, Roy Horace