Letter to Jack Newton's wife from RAF Records

Letter to Jack Newton's wife from RAF Records

Informs her that they had heard nothing further of her husband.

1941-10-07

One page typewritten letter

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RECORD OFFICE,
ROYAL AIR FORCE,
GLOUCESTER.
Date 7th Oct. 1941.
Telephone No: SPRINGWELL (GLOUCESTER) 2261.
Telegraphic Address:
RECORDS TELEX, GLOUCESTER.
Any communications on the subject of this letter should be addressed to:
AIR OFFICE i/c RECORDS,
Address as opposite,
and the following number quoted:-
Your Ref.: C7/742570.
Dear Madam,
With reference to my letter of 9th August 1941, I regret to inform you that nothing further has been heard of your husband, No. 742570 Sergeant Jack Lamport NEWTON of No. 12 Squadron, Royal Air Force, since he was reported missing. You may rest assured, however, that should any additional news be received by me you will be informed immediately.
With renewed expressions of the sympathy of the Royal Air Force with you in your great anxiety,
I am, Dear Madam,
Your obedient Servant.
[signature]
Air Commodore,
Air Officer i/c Records,
ROYAL AIR FORCE.
Mrs. J. L. Newton,
39a Pope’s Grove Mansions,
Heath Road,
Twickenham, Middlesex.
MH.