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Two Letters to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The first letter advises Doreen that her husband has officially lost his life.
The second letter advises the location of her husband's grave.
The second letter advises the location of her husband's grave.
Two Letters to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The first letter advises Doreen of the War Gratuity she has been sent.
The second letter refers to Doreen's claim for payment of the War Gratuity.
The second letter refers to Doreen's claim for payment of the War Gratuity.
Two Letters to Mrs Doreen Ellis
The first letter advises that Doreen's husband's bicycle has been despatched by rail to her.
The second asks Doreen to verify her date of birth.
The second asks Doreen to verify her date of birth.
Two Letters to Mrs Doreen Ellis
The first letter refers to the return of Roy's bicycle.
The second letter refers to a parcel of clothing belonging to Doreen's husband.
The second letter refers to a parcel of clothing belonging to Doreen's husband.
Two Letters to Mrs Doreen Ellis
The first letter is from the Air Ministry and is in response to a request to return her husband's bicycle.
The second letter is a reply to a request to send a last letter from her husband.
The second letter is a reply to a request to send a last letter from her husband.
The Roll of Honour
Roy Ellis is now reported as presumed killed in action. There is a handwritten annotation 'Times 15.5.44'
The Roll of Honour
A newspaper cutting with a list of RAF personnel either missing or killed in active service. Roy Ellis is reported missing.
Telegram to Mrs Doreen Ellis
The telegram advises Roy's wife that her husband is believed killed in action.
Telegram to Mrs Doreen Ellis
The telegram reports Roy Ellis is missing.
Specimen Headstone Design
A sketch of a specimen headstone with instructions for wording. Included is a note accompanying photographs of a temporary cross marking Roy's grave.
On the reverse is handwritten 'Burial Ground Eindhoven (Woensel) Gen Cem (EE-103) Holland'.
On the reverse is handwritten 'Burial Ground Eindhoven (Woensel) Gen Cem (EE-103) Holland'.
Sergeant Roy Ellis' Uniform Badges
Roy's sergeant stripes and air gunner brevet.
Roy Ellis's decorations
4 medals with separate ribbons, 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Front and reverse.
Roy Ellis' Birth Certificate
Roy's birth certificate
Roy Ellis Commemorative Scroll
A scroll honouring Roy's sacrifice for his country.
Roy Ellis
A head and shoulders montage portrait of Roy. Included is an air gunner's brevet, an RAF crest, an Air Crew Europe star, three Stirlings in flight, his RAF number and name and 'Lost in action 31st August 1943. Aged 27 years'.
Roy Ellis
A head and shoulders portrait of Roy Ellis. On the reverse 'To my darling Doreen, with all my love, Easter 1938'.
Roy Ellis
A head and shoulders image of Roy Ellis mounted on a card. Attached is a cutting referring to Roy being missing August 1943 then known to have lost his life. Buried at Eindhoven, Holland. Handwritten annotation '3.4.44'. On the reverse is annotated…
Roy and Doreen Ellis' Marriage Certificate
Roy and Doreen's marriage certificate.
Postcard to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The postcard acknowledges Doreen's letter which has been forwarded to the appropriate department for their attention.
Postcard to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The postcard acknowledges receipt of a letter from Doreen.
Postcard to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The postcard acknowledges receipt of a letter from Doreen.
Postcard to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The letter acknowledges receipt of a completed form and certificates.
Postcard to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Doreen.
Postcard to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Doreen.
Postcard to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The postcard acknowledges receipt of Doreen's letter.