To Isabel Bain from Air Ministry

To Isabel Bain from Air Ministry

Gives location of Andrew's grave in the Garrison Cemetery, Doberitz, near Berlin.

1944-12-08

One page typewritten letter

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Tel. No.:
GERRARD 9234, Ext.
Correspondence on the subject of this letter should be addressed to THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE, AIR MINISTRY (P.4(Cas.)), and should quote the reference
[Inserted] P.407893/43/P.4.B.4. [/Inserted]
Your Ref.

Air Ministry,
73-77, Oxford Street,
London, W.I

[Inserted] 8 [/Inserted] December, 1944.

Madam,

I am directed to refer to previous correspondence from this Department and to inform you that a further report has now been received from the International Red Cross Committee which states that your husband, Sergeant Andrew Bain, Royal Air Force, was buried in Grave No. 1, Row 11, Kg. V, in the Garrison Cemetery at Doberitz, near Berlin, Germany.

I am to add that it is hoped that this information received after such a long period, will bring some comfort to you in your bereavement.

I am, Madam,
Your obedient Servant,
[Signature]
For Director of Personal Services.

Mrs. A. Bain,
c/o Aitchison,
31 Stirling Drive,
Burnside,
[underlined] Glasgow. [/underlined]