Letter to Joan Wareing from Amy Gamidge

Letter to Joan Wareing from Amy Gamidge

Writes expressing sympathy that Joan’s husband Bob has been reported missing and they are awaiting further news from her.

1944-08-09

One page handwritten letter

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Spen Lea
Crowle
Nr Scunthorpe.
Aug 9th 44.
Dear Joan,
Bert said that he was going to write to you, but has gone out. Whether he has done so or not, I feel that I must send you a few lines, to tell you of our deep sorrow when we heard the sad news that Bob is missing.
We truly sympathise with you in this anxious time, & trust that you will soon be receiving news, that he is safe, no matter where. He was such a competent pilot, that I feel sure, if there was a chance of bringing his aircraft to land, he would succeed.
All your friends at Crowle await further news, & pray that it will not be long before you can give word that he has come through.
With love & kindest thoughts from us all
Yrs sincerely
Amy Gamidge.