Letter to Mr and Mrs HA Bower

Letter to Mr and Mrs HA Bower

A letter advising the family that their son's personal effects are being sent by registered post. It includes an inventory of the items.

1943-05-24

Three typewritten sheets

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Telephone Nos:-
COLNBROOK 231/3.
Central Depository,
Royal Air Force,
Colnbrook,
Slough, Bucks.

In reply please quote reference :-
575473/E.14298

24/5/43
1575473 Sgt F G Bower


Dear Sir Madam
In accordance with Air Ministry instructions, the personal effects of the above named have been despetched (sic) to you by registered post.
I enclose a further copy of an inventory and shall be obliged if you will kindly signed and returned to me. A prepaid addressed label is enclosed for this purpose.
Yours faithfully,
[signature]
Squadron Leader, Commanding,
R.A.F. Central Depository.

Mr & Mrs H A Bower
27 Annesley Road
Hucknall
Notts.


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[underlined] 1575472 Sgt. Bower. F.G. [/underlined]

List of ascertained claims against private estate :-

NIL.


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[underlined] E.14298. [/underlined]
PERSONAL EFFECTS OF
[underlined] 1575473 SGT. BOWER, F.G. [/underlined]

In small case (damaged):-
1 handkerchief.
1 pr. Socks.
1 pr. Braces.
4 books.
1 pr. bathing trunks.
2 prs. shorts.
1 wallet containing photos.
1 pr. cuff links.
1 wallet containing comb.
1 nail file.
1 photo.
1 cigarette case (damaged)