Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents from Miriam Norton

Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents from Miriam Norton

Writes that she has received official news of her sons death. He is buried along with Pilot Officer Bradley at Griefswald Weich, 16 mils west of Peenemunde. Asks if Madgetts are in touch with Bradley's family or if they have received any further news.

1943-12-14

Two page handwritten letter

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ENortonMMadgettLR-AG431214

Ebenezer
Vale Rd
Littleham Gdns
Exmouth
Tel Exmouth 2384
Dec 14th 43

Dear Mr & Mrs Madgett,

Thank you for your last letter. This morning I received very sad news from the Red Cross. It is known now that my dear boy lost his life on Aug 18th and his dear body was laid to rest at Greifswald – Wiek about 16 miles west of Peenemunde Northern Germany with his companion Pilot Officer Bradley. I am wondering if you are in touch with
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P/O Bradley’s relatives or if you have received any further news about your dear son. I trust you have had better news and that your son is safe somewhere.
Thank you very much for all the information you have given me.
Yours very sincerely
Miriam Norton