From Air Ministry loss of life telegram

From Air Ministry loss of life telegram

Telegram telling Isabel that information has been received from the International Red Cross Committee indicating that Andrew has been killed in action.

1943-11-04

One Post Office two-page telegram and envelope

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EAirMinBainID431104-0001, EAirMinBainID431104-0002, EAirMinBainID431104-0003

Mrs I D Bain
25 Beaufort Gdns
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Priority CC Mrs I D Bain
25 Beaufort Gdns
B/Brigg Gla
From Air ministry Kingsway PC 912 4/11/43 deeply regret to advise you that according to information received through the International Red Cross Committee your husband Sgt Andrew Bain is believed to have lost his life as the result of Air Operations on 24/8/43 the Air Council express their profound sympathy stop letter follows
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Under Secretary of State