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Telegram to Denis Alexander's father from Commanding Officer
The telegram advises that Denis has died in a flying accident.
Sutton Airman's Death
A newspaper cutting recording the death of Denis Alexander.
Sergeant Pilot's Funeral
A newspaper report on Denis Alexander's funeral. Annotated 'Wednesday's paper'.
Sergeant Observer Killed
The death of Denis Alexander reported in a newspaper.
Postcard from Denis Alexander to his parents
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A postcard sent by Denis on his arrival in South Africa. The image is of the mail boat that he sailed across in.
New St School S 3A 1930
Denis' class photograph from 1930.
A second copy has the annotation 'Denis Alexander - middle row - 3rd child from left'.
A second copy has the annotation 'Denis Alexander - middle row - 3rd child from left'.
Letter to Denis Alexander's parents from NJ Hastings
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The letter is from fis former flight commander and he offers his sympathies.
Letter to Denis Alexander's father from his Chief Instructor
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The writer expresses sympathy on the loss of Denis. He describes the events of the accident.
Letter to Denis Alexander's father from Air Ministry
The letter acknowledges receipt of completed form 531.
Letter to Denis Alexander's father from Air Ministry
The letter is a calculation of their son's estate.
Letter to Denis Alexander from Leicester Recruiting Centre
The letter instructs Denis to attend the Centre on 1 April 1941.
Killed on active service
Denis Alexander's death recorded in a newspaper article.
Huthwaite Council Infants Class 3 1927
A class photograph with three rows of children. It is annotated 'Denis Denis Alexander - front row -4th from left'.
Funeral director's receipt
A receipted invoice for Denis Alexander's funeral.
Funeral costs
Charges relating to the internment of Denis Alexander.
Extract from The Hardest Victory
The extract covers the crash of Denis Alexander's Wellington.
Denis William Alexander
Head and shoulders portrait of Leading Aircraftman Denis William Alexander. He is wearing a greatcoat and side cap.
Denis Alexander's service record
RAF form 642 with brief details about Denis' service record.
Denis Alexander's service badges
Six cloth badges from Denis' service
#1 Leading aircraftsman's badge
#2 Tropical eagle
#3 Engineer's brevet
#4 Observer brevet
#5 Corporal's stripes
#6 Sergeant's stripes
#1 Leading aircraftsman's badge
#2 Tropical eagle
#3 Engineer's brevet
#4 Observer brevet
#5 Corporal's stripes
#6 Sergeant's stripes
Denis Alexander's school report card
A report card kept on Denis with comments about his progress.
Denis Alexander's postponement of calling up for service
RAF Form 50 issued to Denis
Denis Alexander's Medal and transmittal note
Both sides of a 1939-1945 War Medal awarded to Denis. Also a transmittal note expressing sorrow at his loss of life.
Denis Alexander's Log Book
A log book kept by Denis during his service in the RAF between 12 June 1942 and 9 October 1942.
Denis Alexander's Grade Card
A card issued to Denis after a medical examination.
Denis Alexander's Airman's Service and Pay Book
RAF form 64 issued to Denis with brief information on his service in the RAF.