Letter of sympathy to Hedley Madgett's parents from C P Wonghley

Letter of sympathy to Hedley Madgett's parents from C P Wonghley

Just hear news that Hedley is missing. Sympathy over anxiety. Notes Hedley had just been awarded DFM.

1943-08-25

Two page handwritten letter

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EWonghleyCPMadgettLR430825

37 Amberley Gardens.
Stoneleigh Hill.
Ewell. Surrey.
25th August 1943.

My dear Madgett.
While in town todayon a visit during leave, I heard that your son is “reported missing”, and I would like to convey to you and your wife my sincere sympathy in the deep anxiety you must be experiencing. I do most fervently hope you will soon hear good news that he is safe.
I also understand that he has just been awarded the D.F.M. and it is extra hard that at a time which should be full of happiness and rejoicing, is so full of anxiety.
Please do not worry about answering this letter.
With kind regards.
Yours sincerely.
C. P. Wonghley