Letter from Imperial War Graves Commision

Letter from Imperial War Graves Commision

Permanent headstones with personal inscriptions were now in place. Asks if they had considered contributing to the cost of engraving personal inscriptions. Relatives were under no obligation to send a contribution unless they wished.

1954-07-25

One page typewriten letter

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EIWGCDavies540728

IMPERIAL WAR GRAVES COMMISSION,
WOODBURN HOUSE,
WOODBURN GREEN,
HIGH WYCOMBE,
BUCKS.
28th July 1954

Dear Madam,

the permanent headstones have been erected on war graves in many parts of the world, and the

headstone engraved with the personal inscription chosen by you is now in place. Although you may

already know this, the Commission feel you will like to have this formal notification.
In an earlier letter, the Commission referred to the desire known to be felt by many relatives to

contribute towards the cost of engraving the personal inscription and added that an opportunity

to do so would be given to them later.
If you had thought of making a contribution would you kindly complete and detach the slip below

and return in the enclosed envelope. You may send any sum up to £1, which is the average cost of

engraving these inscriptions.

I would like, however, to make it clear that relatives are under no obligation to send a

contribution unless they wish, and if the Commission do not hear further from you, the cost of

engraving your inscription will be met from their funds.
Yours faithfully.
[signature]
SECRETARY