Letter to Noel Appleton from Royal Australian Air Force

Letter to Noel Appleton from Royal Australian Air Force

The letter refers to his award of a Distinguished Flying Cross, offers congratulations and includes a medal ribbon.

1945-07-19

One typewritten sheet

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[Commonwealth of Australia Letterhead]
IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO FILE NO 1213/6713/P.2.
19th July, 1945.

Flying Officer N. Appleton, D.F.C.
(Aus. 414980),
No. 1656 C.U.
R.A.F. Station,
Lindholme,
Doncaster,
[underlined] Yorks. [/underlined]

Dear Appleton
I have just received the good news from Air Ministry that you have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

2. Please accept my heartiest congratulations on this award.

3. With this note I am forwarding a small piece of D.F.C. ribbon, in case you are unable to obtain this locally.

Kindest personal regards,
Your sincerely,
[signature]
Air Vice Marshal.
Air Officer Commanding.
(Encl.)