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Note that George Thomson was a prisoner of war
Notes that Mr and Mrs W Thomson had received a communication that their son was a prisoner of war and thanking friends for their enquiries.
Postponement of calling up for service
To George Thomson. Explains current situation and states he would be required to report in accordance with instructions contained in notice issued by air officer records. In the meantime he is to remain on the reserves with no pay or allowances. Do…
Ferry and rail ticket
From Belfast to Glasgow
Letter to George's father from the British Legion
Conveys sympathy over George reported missing. Hopes they would hear better news.
Letter to George's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that George would now be classified as a prisoner of war.
Telegram to George's father from Mrs Shagainer [sic] (Spagatner)
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Telegram saying 'husband prisoner'.
Letter to George's father from J Morrison
From assistant general manager of the union bank of Scotland stated he was delighted at the news that George was a prisoner of war.
Telegram to J Thomson from Pat Jones
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Says John (bomb aimer on George's crew) prisoner in Germany.
Letter to George's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that as a result of change of policy affecting aircrew prisoners of war, George was promoted to flight sergeant.
Letter to George Thomson from the Caterpillar Club
Enclosing his gold caterpillar badge.
Letter to George's father from M Halligan
From the officer looking after Georges personal effects at RAF Mildenhall. Expresses sympathy and explains the process for handling effects of those posted missing.
Letter to George Thomson's father from the Air Ministry
Advises not to send parcel until they have permanent camp address, which they hope he will receive soon.
Letter to the Thomsons from B Baillie
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Had read that their son was prisoner of war and was pleased with the news. Hope that all was well with them.
Letter to George Thomson's father from the Red Cross
Pleased to hear that George was now a prisoner of war. Advises that all correspondence concerning him would be dealt with by the prisoners of war department at St James's Palace. They would provide information, how to communicate and how parcels…
Letter to George Thomson's mother from the Air Ministry
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Informs her that her son was now a prisoner of war and she would be entitled to payments and should continue to cash the orders in her RAF order book. Cancels a previous correspondence.
Letter to George Thomson's father from Chaplain and RAF Mildenhall
Extends sympathy over George being reported missing.
Letter from Wing Commander Watkins to George Thomson's father
Explains that two parcels referred to in previous letter had been returned to Mr Thomson.
Letter from Wing Commander Watkins to George Thomson's father
Mentions that George failed to return from an operational flight. Explains he was navigator and the aircraft was probably forced down. It could be two to three months before any further information could be obtained through the Red Cross. Asked to be…
George Thomson personnel record
Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.
Letter to George Thomson's father from RA\f Mildenhall POW fund
Advises him to use address supplied by Red Cross and that George would probably be sent from Dulag Luft to a permanent camp very soon. On the reverse a pencilled draft of letter at previous item.
Letter from George Thomson's father to Wing Commander W D G Watkins
To officer commanding 16 [sic] Squadron notifying him that he had received a postcard from his son sent from Dulag Luft. In addition, that he had been contacted by the Red Cross with instructions and address for posting for letters and parcels as…
Telegram to George Thomson's father
Informs him that his son Sgt George Thomson was missing as a result of air operations on night 12/13 September 1944,
Temporary pass form
Made out for Sergeant Thomson for leave at home in Glasgow.
George Thomson
Full length image of an airmen wearing battledress with navigator brevet, standing in front of a house. On the reverse of first image 'GBT'. Two versions of same scene from slightly different angles. On reverse of second 'GBT (parents house…
Acknowledgement of letter
Acknowledgement of letter from Mrs Thomson by air ministry accounts which would receive their attention.