Letter to Joan Wareing from Jim, Eddie and Ray

Letter to Joan Wareing from Jim, Eddie and Ray

Sorry to hear the news about Robert.

IBCC Digital Archive

1944-08-12

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One page handwritten letter

E[Author]J-E-RWareingJ440812

Tel: HOLBORN 3434. Extn. 69
Communications relating to this letter should be address to:-
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE quoting:- A.708205/44/S.7.D.
[Air Ministry crest]
AIR MINISTRY,
LONDON, W.C.2.
21st January, 1946.
Sir,
I am commanded by the Air Council to inform you that His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to confer the Distinguished Flying Medal on your son, the late Sergeant H.E.W. Simpson, for the services detailed in the attached statement.
2. I am also to enclose a note regarding the presentation of decorations by the King and to enquire whether you wish to attend at Buckingham Palace to receive the decoration from His Majesty.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
[signature]
H.W. Simpson, Esq.,
“Amberley”,
Single Street,
Biggin Hill,
Kent.
[National Scheme for Disabled Men crest]