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- Collection: Hill, George John
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Training Airman
An airman in uniform, who is in training.
Letter from 97 Squadron
Letter from the 97 Squadron confirming that Sergeant George John Hill failed to return from operations on the 10 May 1944 from an operation in Lille, France as a mid upper gunner. Tells of how reliable the crew was and hopes they are safe.
Letter from the British Red Cross and the Order of St John
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A letter from the British Red Cross and the Order of St John regarding the death of her son as a report of their death had been received in Geneva and enquiries into place of burial and death will be made and she will be notified.
Telegram about death of George John Hill.
A priority telegram from the Air Ministry telling that his son has been killed in action.
A letter from Gille Auguste to Mrs Hill
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A letter from Gille Auguste to Madame Hill regarding the previous letter about her son and what she has done to fulfil her requests.
A letter to Madame Hill
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A letter in French with translation. Letter to his mother regarding his death and offering information and anything wanted for the grave.
George Hill and crew
A picture of a crew wearing parachute harnesses up in front of a Wellington. George John Hill is in the centre.
Flight Engineer
Photograph of a sergeant flight engineer.
George John Hill
A photo of George John Hill, outside, in uniform. He wears the rank of Sergeant and an air gunner brevet.
Sergeant Joe Diggle
Photograph of Joe Diggle in uniform next to a woman who is cut out from the picture.
Joe Diggle
A photograph of Joe Diggle in uniform. He wears an air gunners brevet.
Dennis Ryder
A photograph of Dennis Ryder in uniform outside a house. He wears the Sergeant rank on his sleeve and and Observers brevet.
Harry Grant
A photograph of Harry Grant in uniform. He wears Sergeant rank on his sleeve and bomb aimers brevet.
George John Hill
A photograph of George John Hill in uniform.
Grave of Flight Sergeant George John Hill
A small cross shaped grave with Flight Sergeant G.J Hill on it.
Group of Commonwealth War Graves
A photograph of a row of Commonwealth war graves
Commonwealth War Grave of G.J Hill
A photograph of the war grave of a Flight Sergeant G.J Hill
Newspaper Clippings
Newspaper clippings that reference several bombing operations as well as a Clara Hill in the Personal Column.
Imperial War Graves The War Dead Roll of Honour
A form for the War Dead Roll of Honour to purchase part of the roll with the name Flight Sergeant George John Hill. Also holds the location of the cemetery where he was buried.
Letter from Buckingham Palace
Letter from Buckingham Palace from King George VI sharing sympathy in their loss and gratitude for his service
Letter from the Casualty Branch
A letter from the Casualty Branch informing that Flight Sergeant George John Hill is believed to have lost his life on the 10/11 May 1944 and will be marked 'missing believed killed'.
Letter from the Air Ministry
A letter from the Air Ministry about Sergeant George John Hill who they inform is missing in action as a result of operations on the night of the 10/11 May 1944. Offers reassurance that he is not necessarily killed or wounded and news will be…
Letter to Mrs Hill from 97 Squadron
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A letter to Mrs Hill regarding her son who is missing, in which reassurance is given of how good and happy they were. Includes the crews' next of kin details.