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Sidney and Una both experienced the effects of the war in Sheffield as children. When Dunkirk survivors arrived at the nearby Reception Centre, Sidney collected many souvenirs such as cap badges. His aunt also took two soldiers in to her home while…

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Tom was born in Stainforth, near Doncaster. His father and two brothers were miners. One of his sisters was in the Auxiliary Territorial Service and the other was a qualified nurse; she became a sister in Barnsley Hospital until she joined the Army.…

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The pass authorised Jack to leave hospital in civilian clothing.

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A pass issued to Jack allowing him to be absent from his unit.

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A note summarising Jack's status.

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A card issued to Jack for attendance at Sheffield Royal Infirmary.

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A pass issued to Jack to attend hospital.

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A brief biography of Jimmy.

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Winston Churchill being cheered in Sheffield; naval warfare in the Atlantic; German invasion of Russia; actions of the Free French Forces plus photographs of various military leaders.

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Writes that she had received a telegram that her son Sergeant Geoffrey Beckett was missing as a result of air operations on 17 December 1942. Praying he will safe. Continues with description of her activities and actions. Notes that she had written…

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Informs her that in view of the lapse of time and the absence of further news regarding her husband, they must regretfully concludes that he had lost his life.

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Catches up with news of sport, work and other activities.

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Writes about recent visit home and that he had not heard from Lewis for months. Says he is getting on OK in Normandy.

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Writes that he had kept up a regular correspondence with Lewis for the previous eighteen months. However, while Lewis had replied regularly, he had not heard anything for four months. He writes that hey were close friends in Canada and he was…

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Catches up with home news of Sydney's activities. Writes a little about sister Renee. Writes that it was snowing where he was and that there was no flying. Mentions flying Blenheim and that they also had Anson, Lysanders, Cessna Cranes, Battles and…

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Says he will try and get postal order to include in this letter. Catches up with news of friends and family. Mentions colleague in hospital with flu. Makes some comments about men in his hut.

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Writes that he had done quite a bit of flying and comments on news from home. Mentioned that he had sent his washing off and would like it back as soon as possible. Writes that he had borrowed a bike on previous weekend and went to Woodstock for a…

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Writes of his arrival at Lords (aircrew reception centre) in London and subsequent activities.

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Writes from aircrew reception centre. Writes about his location near Regents Park in London.

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Asks after animals at home. Says he needs to have his things ready to send home shortly. Writes of activities at reception centre including inoculations, marching and guard duty.

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Catches up with family news. Hopes for leave after course finishes. Will get promoted if he passes exams. Writes about pay. Mentions drill exam and possibility of a commission.

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Writes about upcoming 48 hours pass, exams and postings. Mentions how he will get home on 48. Mentions interview with C.O and score on maths exam.

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Writes of his journey, pay and promotions.

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Writes about uniform issue and move back to Wilmslow.

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Writes that most of camp had moved to the embarkation port. He and others would have to wait a further fortnight, but hoped to get a weeks leave. Thanks them for parcel.

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