Letter to Henry Simpson's father

Letter to Henry Simpson's father

Covers forwarding citation from London Gazette about award of Distinguished Flying Medal to his son.

1946-03-06

One page typewritten letter

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RECORD OFFICE,
ROYAL AIR FORCE,
GLOUCESTER.

Date 6 March, 1946

Telephone No.: SPRINGWELL (GLOUCESTER) 2618
Telegraphic Address:
RECORDS TELEX, GLOUCESTER.

Any communication on the subject of this letter should be addressed to:-
AIR OFFICER i/c RECORDS,
[italics] Address as opposite, [/italics]
and the following number quoted:- C.I.Medals/1806333

Your Ref: . . .

Dear Sir,

I have pleasure in forwarding the undermentioned citation from the London Gazette dated 25th January, 1946, promulgating the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal to your late son 1806333 Sergeant SIMPSON. H.E.W.

AIR MINISTRY
[underlined] 25th January, 1946 [/underlined]

The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations:-

Distinguished Flying Medal

Sergeant.

1806333 Henry E.W. SIMPSON R.A.F.V.R. 166 Sqdn, with effect from 7th June, 1944 (since deceased)

I am, Dear Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

L. Raisbeck

for Air Commodore,

Air Officer i/c Records,
ROYAL AIR FORCE.

H.W. Simpson, Esq.,
Amberley,
Single Street,
Biggin Hill,
Kent.