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Bob Macpherson
Robert 'Bob' Macpherson, bomb aimer (1922 - 1944, 154743 Royal Air Force) standing outside in uniform and flying boots.
Decorations
Three boxed war medals and ribbon; War Medal 1939-45, France and Germany Star, 1939-1945 Star and ribbon with Bomber Command Clasp.
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Confidential notice
Information to relatives of those who lose their lives or are reported missing. Advising that only name, rank and service number are included in the official lists.
The prisoner of war. April 1945
Reporting on camp transfers, a new film available to loan, reports from camps and the suspension of parcel post.
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Prisoners of war department
Information to relatives of prisoners of war held in Germany regarding the writing of letters.
Postcards to Ron Wood's parents
Post cards from Ronald 'Ron' Charles Wood, a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft 3.
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A handbook for the information of relatives and friends and prisoners of war
The blue cover with a price of twopence and two internal pages advising on the provision of prisoner's clothing, the sick and wounded, repatriation and protected personnel.
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Notes for the general information and guidance to next-of-kin
For the relatives of those reported regarding private effects, allowances and pay, rate and claims for pensions and advice on how to make enquiries.
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Investigation report
Report by the search officer into the crashing of Halifax LV 771 with details of the disinterment of the dead crew members, Flying Officer Nigel Bruce Carrall, pilot, 432117; Donald James Taylor Marr, navigator, 165554; Flying Officer Robert…
Advice to the relative of a man who is missing
Information as to action taken by the authorities.
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Letter to Mr and Mrs Carrall
Providing details of the operation in which their son, Flying Officer Nigel Bruce Carrall lost his life.
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Four airmen
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Nigel Bruce Carrall, pilot, 432117; Robert 'Bob' Macpherson, bomb aimer, 154743 standing with Horace Lindsay, air gunner, 1869698 and Ronald 'Ron' Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663 crouching in front. They are bareheaded, in uniform on grass…
'V' for victory
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Sergeant Horace Lindsay, gunner, 1869698; Ronald 'Ron' Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663; Robert 'Bob' Macpherson, bomb aimer, 154743 and Terence 'Terry' James McGrath, wireless operator, 432441. Bob is making a 'V' sign between Horace and Ron's heads.…
Three airmen
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Robert 'Bob' Macpherson, bomb aimer, 154743; Nigel Bruce Carrall, pilot, 432117 and Donald 'Don' James Taylor Marr, navigator, 163554 standing in grass alongside a barrack building.
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Letter to Mr C E Wood from Casualty Branch
Expressing regret that his son, Sergeant Ronald 'Ron' Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663, had been confirmed missing and providing details of the air operation on that night.
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Concerning personal effects
To Mr Wood advising that his son, Sergeant Roland ‘Ron’ Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663's personal effects had been collected and forwarded to the Royal Air Force Central Depository.
Third letter to Ron Wood's family
Giving best wishes on the news that Sergeant Ronald ‘Ron’ Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812665 and Flight Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Gorton, engineer, 1877467 had both been confirmed as prisoners of war. Confirming that their son, Flight Officer Robert…
Replying to Mr and Mrs Wood's letter
Updates from the crew's families and expressing congratulations that Ron Wood had survived and was confirmed as a prisoner of war.
Letter to Ron Wood's family
Sharing anxiety at the lack of news of their son, Flying Officer Robert Macpherson, bomber aimer, 154743, with the parents of Sergeant, Ron Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663. Confirming that news had reached them that Flight Sergeant Ronald 'Tom'…
Letter to Ron Wood's next of kin
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Explaining to the family of Sergeant Ronald 'Ron' Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663 that their son, Flight Officer Terence 'Terry' James McGrath, wireless operator 432441, were in the same crew and asking for any news. Explaining that they had…
Letter to Ron Wood's family
Wishing congratulations on the news that their son, Sergeant, Ronald 'Ron' Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663 and Flight Sergeant, Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton, engineer, 1877467, were safe and hoping for good news about the remaining crew…
Letter to Mr and Mrs Wood
Writing with family news and in hope of receiving good news of her son, Flying Officer Terence 'Terry' James McGrath, wireless operator, 432441.
Letter to Mrs Lindsay
The father of navigator, Donald Marr, 163554, expressing empathy at the loss of her son, air gunner Sergeant Horace Lindsay, 1869698.
Letter from Air Casualty Section
Detailing the cooperation with the Air Ministry to collect evidence relating to the fate of missing aircrew and offering condolences regarding their son, Nigel Bruce Carrall.
Letter to Ron Wood's mother
Expressing her hope that, following the news of her husband and Ron's survival, the families of the other crew members get good news. She describes the fractured leg her husband had suffered and that her brother, a pilot, had recently died.